The Susceptibility of Cola nitida and Funtumia elastica to Some Drying Defects2014
The Susceptibility of Cola nitida and Funtumia elastica to Some Drying Defects2014
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2014
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Effah, Bernard
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International Journal of Science and Technology
Abstract
Cola nitida and Funtumia elastica are two lesser-known species in Ghana that are not used for commercial timber purposes. The
objective of this study was to determine the susceptibility of Cola nitida and Funtumia elastica to some drying defects as the basis for
determining the potential uses that may encourage the utilization and promotion of these two lesser known species. The basic drying
characteristics were determined using the quick drying test method developed by Terazawa. The experimental results revealed the
following degrees of defects; checks in the early stages of drying were less severe in both species (Class 3). There was no
honeycombing (Class 1) in both species as well as no deformation (Class 1) in both species. This in turn may be followed by an
evaluation of their utilization potential, marketability and performance, so as to serve as suitable substitutes for the fast-diminishing
traditional market species in Ghana.
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Effah, B. (2014). The susceptibility of Cola nitida and Funtumia elastica to some drying defects. International Journal of Science and Technology, 4(2), 37-40.