Properties of rattan cane as basis for determining optimum cutting cycle of cultivated Calamus merrillii

Abasolo W. P., . Properties of rattan cane as basis for determining optimum cutting cycle of cultivated Calamus merrillii. pp. 176-188. ISSN 0128-1283

The anatomical physical chemical and mechanical properties of cultivated Calamus merrillii were determined. These properties were used as basis for determining the optimum cycle age of rattan plantations. Stand age did not affect the basic properties of rattan cane. Cane properties were uniform throughout the age groups (7 8 10 11 14 15 18 20 years). In wood age-related variability in properties could be attributed to the secondary growth of stems. Rattan does not undergo secondary growth thus age-related variability in properties was not evident. Unlike trees where the cutting age is predetermined due to the presence of juvenile wood the cutting age of cultivated C. merrillii is more flexible. Harvesting could start as early as 7 years after cultivation. However it could only be used for splits due to its low modulus of rupture (class 3). Nonetheless with rattan plantation investors have more flexibility in assigning the appropriate cutting age of the stand. Hence they would have more control over the rate of return of their investments.

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Abstract

The anatomical physical chemical and mechanical properties of cultivated Calamus merrillii were determined. These properties were used as basis for determining the optimum cycle age of rattan plantations. Stand age did not affect the basic properties of rattan cane. Cane properties were uniform throughout the age groups (7 8 10 11 14 15 18 20 years). In wood age-related variability in properties could be attributed to the secondary growth of stems. Rattan does not undergo secondary growth thus age-related variability in properties was not evident. Unlike trees where the cutting age is predetermined due to the presence of juvenile wood the cutting age of cultivated C. merrillii is more flexible. Harvesting could start as early as 7 years after cultivation. However it could only be used for splits due to its low modulus of rupture (class 3). Nonetheless with rattan plantation investors have more flexibility in assigning the appropriate cutting age of the stand. Hence they would have more control over the rate of return of their investments.

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Item Type:	Article
AGROVOC Term:	Cutting cycle
AGROVOC Term:	Arecaceae
AGROVOC Term:	Canes and rattans
AGROVOC Term:	Plant anatomy
AGROVOC Term:	Chemical properties
AGROVOC Term:	Mechanical properties
AGROVOC Term:	Juvenile wood
AGROVOC Term:	Harvesting
AGROVOC Term:	Cultivation
AGROVOC Term:	Fibres
Depositing User:	Ms. Suzila Mohamad Kasim
Last Modified:	24 Apr 2025 06:27
URI:	http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/21513

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