Dendrological Characterization as Inspection Resources of Caatinga Wood Market

ABSTRACT This study aimed to distinguish five native forest species of the Caatinga Biome from the exotic invasive algaroba (Prosopis juliflora (Sw.) DC.), considering dendrologic characteristics of bark and wood, in order of providing subsidies for the inspection of the wood market in this Biome. T...

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Published inFloresta e ambiente Vol. 25; no. 3
Main Authors Morais, Rayssa de Medeiros, Cunha, Maria do Carmo Learth, Santana, Gregório Mateus, Paes, Juarez Benigno
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Portuguese
Published Instituto de Florestas da Universidade Federal Rural do Rio de Janeiro 01.01.2018
Universidade Federal Rural do Rio de Janeiro
Subjects
bark
dendrology
PLANT SCIENCES
regulatory agencies
wood
wood
regulatory agencies
bark
dendrology
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Summary:ABSTRACT This study aimed to distinguish five native forest species of the Caatinga Biome from the exotic invasive algaroba (Prosopis juliflora (Sw.) DC.), considering dendrologic characteristics of bark and wood, in order of providing subsidies for the inspection of the wood market in this Biome. The native species studied were jurema-preta (Mimosa tenuiflora (Willd.) Poir.), angico branco (Anadenanthera colubrina var. colubrina (Vell.) Brenan), angico vermelho (Anadenanthera colubrina var. cebil (Gris.) Alts.), aroeira (Myracrodruon urundeuva Allem) and braúna-do-sertão (Schinopsis brasiliensis Engl.). Studied species were recognized using dendrology identification records, containing characteristics of bark, heartwood and sapwood coloration; and the organoleptic proprieties like color, smell and taste, used for safe wood logs identification. The macroscopic characteristics, organized in dichotomous key, allowed the differentiation among the species, available in logs, during inspection.
ISSN:1415-0980
2179-8087
2179-8087
DOI:10.1590/2179-8087.081317