Sapwood is sometimes referred to as:
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Correct answer: Alburnum
Sapwood is also known as alburnum. Heartwood, in contrast, is called duramen.
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- Which of the following statements about heartwood is incorrect?
- The conversion of sapwood to heartwood occurs due to:
- Which of the following is a functional difference between sapwood and heartwood?
- In a transverse section of an old tree trunk, heartwood is found:
- Which property of heartwood increases its commercial value?
- Overall, sapwood and heartwood together mainly contribute to: