Control of graystain in yellow-poplar lumber by log fumigation with sulfuryl fluoride

Authors
Schmidt, EL Cassens, DL Jordan, BA
Citation
El. Schmidt et al., Control of graystain in yellow-poplar lumber by log fumigation with sulfuryl fluoride, FOREST PROD, 51(9), 2001, pp. 50-52
Citations number
8
Categorie Soggetti
Plant Sciences
Journal title
FOREST PRODUCTS JOURNAL
ISSN journal
00157473 → ACNP
Volume
51
Issue
9
Year of publication
2001
Pages
50 - 52
Database
ISI
SICI code
0015-7473(200109)51:9<50:COGIYL>2.0.ZU;2-#
Abstract
Non-fungal graystain is a common defect in yellow-poplar lumber. Fumigation of fresh logs with a fumigant (sulfuryl fluoride) known to kill living par enchyma cells throughout the sapwood was successful in prevention of grayst ain in lumber after air-drying and planing. However, increased fungal blue stain was noted in fumigated materials as compared to controls, which stres ses the need for fungicide protection during seasoning.