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Agricultural Engineering
Vikash Ghildiyal, Ebenezer Iyiola, Monika Sharma, Luis A. Apiolaza, Clemens Altaner
Summary: This study investigated the genetic control of collapse and other tree features in an E. globoidea breeding population. The results showed that collapse was under genetic control and could be reduced through selection. In addition, collapse was positively correlated with extractive content and negatively correlated with heartwood diameter. This study demonstrated the feasibility of genetic selection for collapse and other wood properties in E. globoidea.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2023)
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Forestry
N. A. S. Gonya, Z. Naghizadeh, C. B. Wessels
Summary: This study investigated the variation of collapse and shrinkage in trees and their relationships with warp in sawn boards. Factors such as extractives content, density, permeability, age, genetics, log position, and radial position of boards were found to influence collapse and shrinkage in Eucalyptus grandis and Eucalyptus grandis-urophylla. The mismatch between radial and tangential collapse in wedges and sawn board specimens suggests the need for further research on anatomical factors affecting collapse in these tree species.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF WOOD AND WOOD PRODUCTS
(2022)
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Materials Science, Paper & Wood
Sergey Khviyuzov, Maria Gusakova, Konstantin Bogolitsyn, Aleksandr Volkov
Summary: This study investigated the differences in functional composition, macromolecular, reaction, and electrophysical properties of slightly altered preparations of dioxane lignin extracted from the heartwood and sapwood of pine. It was found that the increased content of carboxyl groups in heartwood lignins leads to a decrease in reaction properties and specific electrical conductivity. Changes in the physicochemical properties of lignins in the wood matrix indicate the continuous transformation of the natural polymer during the life cycle of plants.
JOURNAL OF WOOD CHEMISTRY AND TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
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Chemistry, Analytical
Wenya Hu, Honggang Nie, Yinghao Wang, Na Li, Shuangshuang Di, Qiong Pan, Jikun Liu, Yehua Han
Summary: A matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization mass spectrometry imaging method was developed to study the migration and transformation of metabolites in the xylem during heartwood formation and after mechanical injury. The method successfully identified different types of metabolites and revealed their migration and transformation mechanisms.
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Forestry
Anni Harju, Susanne Heiska, Riitta Julkunen-Tiitto, Martti Venalainen, Tuija Aronen
Summary: The increasing concern about ecological impacts of wood preservation chemicals has raised interest in the natural durability of Scots pine heartwood. Phenolic compounds-stilbenes-have been found to inhibit fungal growth, making heartwood more resistant to decay. There is a strong genetic component in the stilbene content of the heartwood in Scots pine, with a positive correlation between stilbene content in the heartwood of mother trees and their progenies. Vegetative propagation, i.e., somatic embryogenesis (SE) of Scots pine genotypes with high content of stilbenes could provide a way to produce more durable timber.
Review
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Elisenda Climent, David Benaiges, Juan Pedro-Botet
Summary: Statins can be classified as hydrophilic or lipophilic, with different solubility profiles potentially impacting cardiovascular outcomes and adverse effects. The superiority of one type of statin over another in terms of solubility remains uncertain, with conflicting results observed in previous studies on cardiovascular and heart failure outcomes.
FRONTIERS IN CARDIOVASCULAR MEDICINE
(2021)
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Engineering, Environmental
Vijay R. Chidrawar, Sudarshan Singh, Titilope John Jayeoye, Rajesh Dodiya, Weerasak Samee, Chuda Chittasupho
Summary: In this study, a phenolic-rich Eucalyptus camaldulensis leaf extract was incorporated into a polymeric matrix to create a dressing with antioxidative, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and hemostasis properties. The composite exhibited significant cross-linking and a porous structure. It showed higher antibacterial and antioxidant activity compared to the control. The dressing also demonstrated good biocompatibility, hemostatic properties, and promoted wound healing.
JOURNAL OF POLYMERS AND THE ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Mareena Daus, Suttiwan Wunnoo, Supayang P. Voravuthikunchai, Saowanit Saithong, Preeyaporn Poldorn, Siriporn Jungsuttiwong, Natharika Chomlamay, Kanyaluck Yangok, Ramida Watanapokasin, Suda Chakthong
Summary: Fourteen undescribed phloroglucinol-meroterpenoids were isolated from Eucalyptus camaldulensis leaves, along with twelve known phloroglucinols, three known flavonoids, and four known phenolic compounds. The structures of the undescribed compounds were analyzed using NMR spectroscopy and mass spectrometry, and their cytotoxic, antibacterial, and antifungal activities were evaluated.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Chaiya Klinsukon, Saisamorn Lumyong, Thomas W. Kuyper, Sophon Boonlue
Summary: The study showed that AMF improved the growth and survival of eucalyptus seedlings under saline conditions by increasing chlorophyll content and K/Na ratio while decreasing leaf proline concentration. Pre-inoculation with AMF also significantly enhanced plant performance by more than 30% compared to non-inoculated plants, indicating that AMF can mitigate the negative effects of salinity on plant physiological and biochemical parameters.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Shinta Ohashi, Katsushi Kuroda, Hisashi Abe, Akira Kagawa, Masabumi Komatsu, Masaki Sugiyama, Youki Suzuki, Takeshi Fujiwara, Tsutomu Takano
Summary: Understanding the contamination of trees by radiocesium from the Fukushima nuclear accident is crucial for predicting wood contamination. Research has shown that the Cs-137 dynamics within forests and trees have reached apparent steady state in many plots, although Cs-137 root uptake may still be increasing in some areas.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
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Forestry
Rita Kartika Sari, Yanico Hadi Prayogo, Ratih Afrida Lismana Sari, Nur Asidah, Mohamad Rafi, Ietje Wientarsih, Wayan Darmawan
Summary: Intsia bijuga wood, also known as Merbau in Indonesian, is a commercial wood with high economic value primarily found in Indonesia. The study aimed to select the best extraction solvent and phytosome formulation for I. bijuga heartwood extract for topical antiaging cosmetics, taking into consideration antioxidant, antityrosinase, and sun protection factor (SPF) values. The results showed that 50% ethanol extract and phytosome formulation had promising antiaging properties, making them suitable for development as active ingredients in cosmetics.
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Forestry
Tiina Belt, Martti Venalainen, Michael Altgen, Anni Harju, Lauri Rautkari
Summary: The study revealed significant variability in the content and distribution of heartwood extractives, not only between trees but also within and even among the annual rings of a single tree. Stilbenes appeared to follow a general radial trend, while resin acids did not show consistent radial changes.
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Forestry
Angelo Rita, Jesus Julio Camarero, Michele Colangelo, Ester Gonzalez de Andres, Marin Pompa-Garcia
Summary: Wood encodes environmental information that can be recovered through the study of tree-ring width and wood anatomical variables. Wood anatomical variables show a more individualistic response to hydroclimate compared to tree-ring width, highlighting the importance of inter-individual variation in long-term studies on wood anatomical characteristics and understanding tree species' responses to climate change.
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Biochemical Research Methods
Felipe Alexsander Rodrigues da Silva, Tiago Santana Balbuena
Summary: This study presents a quantitative proteome dataset of the vascular sap proteome of three commercially important Eucalyptus species. The results provide valuable information on the composition of the plant vascular system and its role in plant growth and development.
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Food Science & Technology
Hanene Ghazghazi, Badiaa Essghaier, Ichrak Jawadi, Leila Riahi, Ridha Ben Salem, Ghayth Rigane
Summary: The development stages of Eucalyptus marginata's fruits have an impact on the fatty acid composition, phenolic, flavonoid, and tannin contents of oils. Vegetable oils extracted from mature and immature Eucalyptus marginata fruits exhibit notable antibacterial activities against various species, while only oils from immature fruits show antifungal activity against Candida parapsilosis.
JOURNAL OF FOOD QUALITY
(2021)
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Chemistry, Applied
Wenyang Xu, Andrey Pranovich, Peter Uppstu, Xiaoju Wang, Dennis Kronlund, Jarl Hemming, Heidi Oblom, Niko Moritz, Maren Preis, Niklas Sandler, Stefan Willfor, Chunlin Xu
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2018)
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Chemistry, Applied
Salla Hiltunen, Chunlin Xu, Stefan Willfor, Kaj Backfolk
FOOD HYDROCOLLOIDS
(2018)
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Plant Sciences
Tobias Bruegmann, Hendrik Wetzel, Kay Hettrich, Annika Smeds, Stefan Willfor, Birgit Kersten, Matthias Fladung
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Forestry
Ida Poljansek, Primoz Oven, Viljem Vek, Jan-Erik Raitanen, Jarl Hemming, Stefan Willfor
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Lucas Lagerquist, Andrey Pranovich, Ivan Sumerskii, Sebastian von Schoultz, Lari Vahasalo, Stefan Willfor, Patrik Eklund
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Forestry
T. Eichinger, J. Rahkila, S. Willfoer, C. Xu
WOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2019)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yongchao Zhang, Singhi Wang, Wenyang Xu, Fang Cheng, Andrey Pranovich, Annika Smeds, Stefan Willfor, Chunlin Xu
ACS SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY & ENGINEERING
(2019)
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Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Wenyang Xu, Binbin Zhang Molino, Fang Cheng, Paul J. Molino, Zhilian Yue, Dandan Su, Xiaoju Wang, Stefan Willfor, Chunlin Xu, Gordon G. Wallace
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2019)
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Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Wenyang Xu, Xue Zhang, Peiru Yang, Otto Langvik, Xiaoju Wang, Yongchao Zhang, Fang Cheng, Monika Osterberg, Stefan Willfor, Chunlin Xu
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2019)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yongchao Zhang, Wenyang Xu, Xiaoju Wang, Shuzhen Ni, Emil Rosqvist, Jan-Henrik Smatt, Jouko Peltonen, Qingxi Hou, Menghua Qin, Stefan Willfor, Chunlin Xu
ACS SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY & ENGINEERING
(2019)
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Agricultural Engineering
Kirsi S. Mikkonen, Satu Kirjoranta, Chunlin Xu, Jarl Hemming, Andrey Pranovich, Mamata Bhattarai, Leena Peltonen, Petri Kilpelainen, Ndegwa Maina, Maija Tenkanen, Mari Lehtonen, Stefan Willfor
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2019)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Risto I. Korpinen, Petri Kilpelainen, Tytti Sarjala, Maristiina Nurmi, Pauliina Saloranta, Thomas Holmbom, Hanna Koivula, Kirsi S. Mikkonen, Stefan Willfor, Pekka T. Saranpaa
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Forestry
Miki Nonaka, Chisato Yasukawa, Shoko Aoki, Masateru Itakura, Stefan Willfor, Peter Capek, Oded Shoseyov, Masaharu Tsubokura, Kei'ichi Baba, Rumi Kaida, Teruaki Taji, Yoichi Sakata, Takahisa Hayashi
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Rene Herrera, Jarl Hemming, Annika Smeds, Oihana Gordobil, Stefan Willfor, Jalel Labidi
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Chemistry, Physical
Estefania Oyarce, Plinio Cantero-Lopez, Osvaldo Yanez, Karina Roa, Andres Boulett, Guadalupe Del C. Pizarro, Yongchao Zhang, Chunlin Xu, Stefan Willfoer, Julio Sanchez
Summary: New bio-composites were synthesized as adsorbents for removing methylene blue from aqueous solutions. The addition of cellulose nanofiber improved the adsorption capacity of the composites. Molecular dynamics simulations revealed the existence of π-π stacking interactions between methylene blue and cellulose nanofiber in the composite.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS
(2022)