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A simple model for density of annual rings

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A simple model for density distribution within an annual ring is proposed. The model originates from the concept that a tree has two growing modes “early” and “late” wood mode respectively and that during a growing season there is transition from the first to second. An annual ring is described by six parameters. The use of the model is discussed and a number of possible “measures” are suggested. The advantages and limitations of the model is also discussed.

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  1. Department of Biometry, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciencies, S-901 83, Umeå, Sweden

    B. Jonsson & B. Larsson

  2. Department of Physics, Box 530, S-751 21, Uppsala, Sweden

    K. Pernestål

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  1. K. Pernestål
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Pernestål, K., Jonsson, B. & Larsson, B. A simple model for density of annual rings. Wood Sci.Technol. 29, 441–449 (1995). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00194202

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