Wood anatomy of Pilu (Salvadora oleiodes)
Wood anatomy of Pilu (Salvadora oleiodes)
Ghulam Mustafa Nasir and Khalid Hussain Solangi
ABSTRACT
Basic structure of Pilu (Salvadora oleiodes) wood was studied to ease its identification and provide the anatomical data helpful in different practices of wood testing and processing and assess its better utilization. Results revealed that in Pilu wood, the fibers were short, medium in diameter, wide lumened, fairly thick-walled and occupied about one third volume of the wood. The vessels were medium in frequency, smaller in diameter and engaged minimum volume of the wood. The wood rays were medium in frequency, a bit larger in size and occupied almost one third wood volume as fibers. The axial parenchyma was abundant and also occupied approximately one third volume of the wood. Over all, the parenchymatous cells occupied highest volume of the wood for the reason it may be non-durable and require preservative treatment when used as solid wood. However, preservation and seasoning behavior of the wood may be slow. Pilu wood may be medium in density and strength and can also be used for manufacturing of particleboard and pulp and paper in addition to its conventional uses.
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March 2012
Vol. 62, Iss. 1
