Shape of Scots pine knots close to the stem pith.

The shape of Scots pine ( L.) knots close to the pith of butt logs was investigated. 1,100 knots were split in a vertical direction, and their shape was measured. Knot diameter and branch angle were calculated at a distance of 40 mm from the pith of the stem. The mean diameter of all the knots in th...

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Main Author: Pietilä, Jukka
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Finnish Society of Forest Science 1989-01-01
Series:Silva Fennica
Online Access:https://www.silvafennica.fi/article/5391