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Occurrence and intensity of surface and end checks in air seasoned Eucalyptus grandis and hybrid clones
(Makerere University, 2019-11-01)
Splits and checks are the most limiting factor affecting pole treatment plants in Uganda. These are attributed to the seasoning methods and conditions poles are attributed to. Since losses caused by surface checks and end ...
Penetration and Retention of CCA Preservative in Eucalyptus grandis, and Eucalyptus clones Gu7 and Gc550
(Makerere University, 2019-11-05)
Wood preservation is essential especially in wood that is to be subjected to outdoor use. Furthermore, utility poles must be chemically treated to enhance their service life as they are known to be subject to decay and ...
Effect of chromated copper arsenate retention on the stiffness and compressive strength of Eucalyptus grandis wood
(Makerere University, 2022-11-15)
Wood is a material that is widely used in many applications such as construction due to its ease
of working and high strength to weight ratio. E. grandis wood is one of the most commonly used
species of wood for ...
The effect of teratosphaeria stem canker on the anatomical structural and physical properties of Eucalyptus grandis
(Makerere University, 2022-11-07)
The increasing demand for timber and other wood products accompanied by a tremendous decline
in the natural forest cover has necessitated the establishment of Eucalyptus plantations throughout
the country. However, ...
The effects of Cupressus sempervirens oil and pine resin oil (turpentine) on subterranean termites
(Makerere University, 2022)
The usage of wood has increased with time however, its attacked by termites; termites are the
one of the most destructive agents in the tropics to wood. There is a need to develop human
and environmentally friendly ...
The effect of tree spacing on early growth and performance of Eucalyptus grandis/ Eucalyptus camandulensis(GC 550) grown in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-10-05)
There is high demand of wood by people in Uganda and yet there is limited information about most of the tree species especially hybrid eucalyptus clones like GC550, GUs that grow quickly so as to meet the demands of wood ...