Researchers studying waterlogged archaeological wood observed strong delignification of the...
Anatomy and Chemistry
The Role of the Torus Structure in Conifer Survival
The torus structure in bordered pits of conifer tracheids is critical for maintaining water...
The Complementary Roles of Lignin and Cellulose in Wood
Lignin is concentrated in the compound middle lamella (CML) and is responsible for bonding adjacent...
The Role of Lignin: Structural Integrity or Overstated Claims?
Wood scientists argue that lignin’s primary role in wood cell walls is to enhance structural...
Understanding the Absence of Tori in Tropical Conifers
Researcher: The torus in the bordered pits of conifer tracheids prevents air bubbles from spreading...
Alternate Pitting and Araucariaceae Membership
If a conifer species does not exhibit alternate pitting in its tracheids, then it is not a member...