Preferred Term:
compression wood
Definition:
Abnormal wood formed on the lower side of branches and inclined trunks of softwood trees. Compression wood shrinks excessively longitudinally, compared with normal wood.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
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URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/124410
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