Preferred Term:
tension wood
Definition:
Abnormal wood found in leaning trees of some hardwood species and characterized by the presence of gelatinous fibers and excessive longitudinal shrinkage. Tension wood may cause warping.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
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URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/124411
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