Biological physical and mechanical wood properties of para­so (Melia azedarach) from a roadside planting at Huaxtla Jalisco Mexico

Venson I., . and Silva Guzmán J. A., . and Fuentes Talavera F. J., . and Richter H. G., . Biological physical and mechanical wood properties of para­so (Melia azedarach) from a roadside planting at Huaxtla Jalisco Mexico. pp. 38-47. ISSN 0128-1283

The present study was undertaken with the objective of evaluating the wood quality of 11-year-old para­so (Melia azedarach) trees from a roadside planting near Huaxtla Jalisco Mexico. The biological physical and mechanical properties studied include density dimensional stability strength (bending compression tension shear impact) and natural durability. The medium density (0.560.680.76 g/cm3 at 12 moisture content) wood is similar in strength to true mahogany (Swietenia macrophylla) and is of moderate dimensional stability. Its attractive appearance (colour figure) resembles that of cedro (Cedrela spp.) and suren (Toona spp.). Heartwood resistance against white rot and brown rot fungi is on average moderate but quite variable. Based on the property profile established by the present study para­so wood from trees planted in Mexico appears suitable for the manufacture of decorative veneers sliced and peeled furniture parts plywood glue board laminates panelling window and door framing general carpentry and light construction under cover.

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Abstract

The present study was undertaken with the objective of evaluating the wood quality of 11-year-old para­so (Melia azedarach) trees from a roadside planting near Huaxtla Jalisco Mexico. The biological physical and mechanical properties studied include density dimensional stability strength (bending compression tension shear impact) and natural durability. The medium density (0.560.680.76 g/cm3 at 12 moisture content) wood is similar in strength to true mahogany (Swietenia macrophylla) and is of moderate dimensional stability. Its attractive appearance (colour figure) resembles that of cedro (Cedrela spp.) and suren (Toona spp.). Heartwood resistance against white rot and brown rot fungi is on average moderate but quite variable. Based on the property profile established by the present study para­so wood from trees planted in Mexico appears suitable for the manufacture of decorative veneers sliced and peeled furniture parts plywood glue board laminates panelling window and door framing general carpentry and light construction under cover.

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Item Type:	Article
AGROVOC Term:	Physical properties
AGROVOC Term:	Mechanical properties
AGROVOC Term:	Melia azedarach
AGROVOC Term:	Roadside soil
AGROVOC Term:	Planting
AGROVOC Term:	Moisture content
AGROVOC Term:	Heartwood
AGROVOC Term:	Trametes
AGROVOC Term:	Phanerochaete chrysosporium
AGROVOC Term:	Postia placenta
Depositing User:	Ms. Suzila Mohamad Kasim
Last Modified:	24 Apr 2025 06:27
URI:	http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/21701

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