FORESTRY
PLANT AND WOOD ANATOMY
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Question
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Which of the following statements is true for Autumn wood (late wood)?
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Wood is lighter and has higher density
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Xylary elements have wide cavity
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Ring of autumn wood alternates with spring wood to form annual ring
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Cambium is highly active during autumn
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Late wood or autumn wood is formed during winter season. It is formed after the early wood. It consists of xylem elements with narrow vessels. They are produced less in amount, more dense.
Detailed explanation-2: -The wood formed during this season is called the springwood or earlywood. The wood formed in this season is called autumn wood or latewood. Autumn wood is darker in color and has a higher density. The transition from autumn wood to springwood is sudden (fast).
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