Honeycomb and Ring Failure in Bacterially Infected Red Oak Lumber after Kiln Drying.

摘要: Abstract : Northern red oak (Quercus rubra L.) lumber from trees with heartwood infected by certain anaerobic bacteria proved more susceptible to honeyconb and ring failure during kiln drying than similar non-infected heartwood. Before drying, that was sound clear of stains appeared the same as However, wood could be distinguished green having abnormal sour vinegar rancid odors which result volatile fatty acid production bacteria. (Author)