DEPARTMENT OF
Forest Sciences
Anatomy, identification and Densitometry X-Ray Wood
Objective
Study of the anatomical structure, quality and identification of the timber; Evaluation of natural wood defects due to the growth of trees; Dendrochronology (growth rings); Application of X-ray densitometry in the assessment of growth rings (annual increase of mass and C), the biodegradation of wood, silvicultural practices, timber products.
Activities
Anatomy, quality and identification of the timber; wood defects of trees; growth rings (dendrochronology); X-ray densitometry
