Effects of Hot Pressing on Resistance of Compressed Oil Palm Wood to Subterranean Termite (Coptotermes gestroi Wasmann) Attack
Oil palm trunks are a by-product of oil palm plantations and provide raw material to the woodworking industries. However, their resistance against degradation by termites needs to be improved; this study investigated hot pressing as a chemical-free method to improve resistance. The main objective wa...
Main Author: | Rattana Choowang |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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North Carolina State University
2013-12-01
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Series: | BioResources |
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Online Access: | http://ojs.cnr.ncsu.edu/index.php/BioRes/article/view/BioRes_09_1_656_Choowang_Hot_Pressing_Resistance_Termite |
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