Effect of Ethephon on Variation in Fiber and Vessel Structure in Wood of Acacia senegal (L.) Willd

Kanica Upadhyay; Pooja Kumari; S.B.S. Pandey; Anju Vijayan; Rahul Chopra; A.K. Gupta; S.K. Jat

doi:10.56093/aaz.v64i1.153611

Authors

Kanica Upadhyay College of Horticulture and Forestry, Jhalawar 326 023, India
Pooja Kumari College of Horticulture and Forestry, Jhalawar 326 023, India
S.B.S. Pandey College of Horticulture and Forestry, Jhalawar 326 023, India
Anju Vijayan College of Horticulture and Forestry, Jhalawar 326 023, India
Rahul Chopra College of Horticulture and Forestry, Jhalawar 326 023, India
A.K. Gupta College of Horticulture and Forestry, Jhalawar 326 023, India
S.K. Jat College of Horticulture and Forestry, Jhalawar 326 023, India

https://doi.org/10.56093/aaz.v64i1.153611

Keywords:

Acacia senegal, wood, fibers, vessel

Abstract

Acacia senegal trees are economically valuable for their gum arabic production, supporting local economies and providing income for farmers. Gum production from these trees can be manyfold increased by ethephon application. The wood of these trees is composed of vessels, fibers, and wood rays, with fibers being the primary strength-providing element. This study investigated the anatomical properties of Acacia senegal wood from Jhalawar, Rajasthan, examining fiber and vessel dimensions as affected by ethephon application. The results showed that ethephon treatment had no significant impact on wood properties.

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