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  • Wood Science
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  • Lasers are utilized in various industries, but their application in cutting fresh wood remains understudied.
  • Fresh wood cutting presents unique challenges due to its moisture content and cellular structure.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the effects of laser cutting on the cellular structure of fresh wood.
  • To evaluate the potential protective benefits of laser-induced cellular changes in fresh wood.

Main Methods:

  • Fresh wood branches were cut using both fiber and CO2 lasers.
  • Laser cutting parameters, including power and travel speed, were varied.
  • Cellular structures of the cut surfaces were analyzed.

Main Results:

  • Laser cutting resulted in the formation of a compacted, charred cell layer on fresh wood surfaces.
  • Different laser types and parameters influenced the extent of cellular charring.

Conclusions:

  • The charred cell layer formed by laser cutting may act as a natural barrier against pathogen entry.
  • Laser cutting of fresh wood branches could offer a method to reduce disease transmission in horticultural practices.