FORESTRY
PLANT AND WOOD ANATOMY
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Question
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Trees that form vessels of uniform size throughout the growing season are called:
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Diffuse porous
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Ring porous
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Hydroponic
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The diffuse porous term is reserved for Angiosperms although many Gymnosperms present little or no diameter difference in tracheid diameters across a growth increment. Example diffuse porous trees include: Acer, Betula, Carpinus, Fagus, Liriodendron, Platanus, Populus, and Pyrus.
Detailed explanation-2: -The diffuse-porous woods include red maple and blackgum. Diffuse-porous woods are usually less desirable and used in products of lesser value. Some of these woods are referred to as soft hardwoods and are used in place of southern pine in some products.
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