Effect of Ecological Factors on Wood Properties
Öz
The most important factors that affect the growth of the trees are tree's genetic structure and ecological factors. Trees are subjected to the influence of different ecological factors throughout their lives. These ecological factors are physiographic, climatic, edaphic and biotic factors, and significantly affect the growth of the tree, ring structure, and it’s microscopic, physical and mechanical properties. In this review study, how ecological factors affect different tree species growing in different geographical regions of Turkey and all around the world was investigated. Review of the literature is composed of three parts including ecological wood anatomy, annual ring structure, physical and mechanical properties of wood. Suggestions have been made in accordance with the information obtained.
Anahtar Kelimeler
Ecological factors,Altitude,Ecological wood anatomy,Wood properties
Kaynakça
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