Artigo
Damage and Loss Due to Ceratocystis fimbriata in Eucalyptus Wood for Charcoal Production
Registro en:
Bioresources. Raleigh: North Carolina State Univ Dept Wood & Paper Sci, v. 9, n. 3, p. 5473-5479, 2014.
1930-2126
WOS:000344184300139
WOS000344184300139.pdf
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0000-0002-6924-835X
Autor
Fernandes, Bianca Vique
Vinha Zanuncio, Antonio Jose
Furtado, Edson Luiz [UNESP]
Andrade, Helder Bolognani
Resumen
Eucalyptus plantation area has been increasing in Brazil, with 29% of the total plantation area being located in Minas Gerais state, which currently is being utilized primarily for charcoal production. However, diseases often increase the production costs of Eucalyptus. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of the fungus Ceratocystis fimbriata Ellis & Halsted on Eucalyptus wood for charcoal production. The basic density, volume, extractives, lignin, and holocellulose content of the wood were determined, as well as the gravimetric yield, volatile matter, fixed carbon, ash, and gross calorific values of charcoal. The introduction of the fungus C. fimbriata to Eucalyptus decreased the wood production and holocellulose content, but it also increased the wood's lignin and extractives content. The chemical changes in the wood did not affect the charcoal produced. Volume of wood losses due to C. fimbriata can result in a loss of up to 3478.43 US$/ha. Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico (CNPq) Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES) Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de Minas Gerais (FAPEMIG) VM Florestal Vallourec Florestal Ctr Competencia Florestal, BR-35774000 Paraopeba, MG, Brazil Univ Fed Vicosa, Dept Engn Florestal, BR-36570000 Vicosa, MG, Brazil Univ Estadual Paulista, BR-3720000 Lageado, SP, Brazil Univ Estadual Paulista, BR-3720000 Lageado, SP, Brazil