Evaluation of Bent Trees in Juvenile Teak (Tectona grandis L.f.) Plantations in Costa Rica: Effects on Tree Morphology and Wood Properties

Bent trees have been observed during the early years in juvenile plantations (less than 5 years-old) of Tectona grandis in Costa Rica. The relationship between bending and the morphological characteristics of the trees was explored. An evaluation of bent trees was conducted in six juvenile plantatio...

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Main Authors: Nancy Guzmán, Roger Moya, Olmán Murillo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-03-01
Series:Forests
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1999-4907/8/3/79