Termite resistance of Klainedoxa gabonensis (kruma), a tropical lesser-utilised-species for commercial utilisation

The paper describes the testing for termite resistance of a lesser-utilised tropical species known as kruma (Klainedoxa gabonensis) in order to evaluate its potential for the building, construction and related wood-consuming industries. Results suggest that kruma heartwood can be rated as very durab...

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Published inInternational Wood Products Journal Vol. 8; no. 2; pp. 120 - 126
Main Authors Antwi-Boasiako, Charles, Boadu, Kwadwo Boakye, Frimpong-Mensah, Kwasi
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published London, England Taylor & Francis 03.04.2017
SAGE Publications
Subjects
Accelerated field test
bio-deterioration
kruma
mass loss
service-life
subterranean termite
wood utilisation
wood utilisation
service-life
Accelerated field test
subterranean termite
kruma
mass loss
bio-deterioration
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Summary:The paper describes the testing for termite resistance of a lesser-utilised tropical species known as kruma (Klainedoxa gabonensis) in order to evaluate its potential for the building, construction and related wood-consuming industries. Results suggest that kruma heartwood can be rated as very durable and the sapwood as durable. It is concluded that utilisation of this wood species could reduce over dependence on traditional primary species.
ISSN:2042-6445
2042-6453
DOI:10.1080/20426445.2017.1317470