Usually tree species in temperate region shows distinct growth ring boundaries but in tropical forest the case is different. Because of weather or abrupt change in climate it is sometime very difficult to identify the growth ring boundary. So, to identify distinct growth ring boundary it is very necessary to understand some key anatomical feature like, marginal parenchyma, radially flattened latewood fibres, thick-walled latewood fibres, porosity, fibre zone, distended rays, etc. Is there any scientific articles, papers or images from where I can clearly understand the anatomical featues?
Check the International Association of Wood Anatomists (IAWA) at https://www.iawa-website.org/
Hi Pabitra,
It depends on the purpose.
I believe fibre diameter and wall thickness can be measured and 'll be distinctive features to identify growth ring boundaries.
What do you think? A very interesting question. Thanks for putting it up.
Hi Sauradipta,
Thanks for your response. Yeah, thick walled late wood fibres and fibre properties are also good anatomical features to identify growth ring boundary. In my current research I'm working on that
I suggest you contact TROUY Marie-Christine | lermab.univ-lorraine.fr, about this topic, she is an expert in this case.
Hi Yue Kong,
Yes, thickness of the late wood fibres is also a very vital characteristic to detect growth ring boundary
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