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Potential of lignocellulosic materials (wood and bark) from Ateleia glazioviana and Hovenia dulcis as a natural wood preservative

  • 0Universidade Federal de Santa Maria - UFSM, Santa Maria, RS, Brasil.
Brazilian Journal of Biology = Revista Brasleira De Biologia +

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February 5, 2025

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February 5, 2025

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Summary

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Natural wood preservatives from Ateleia glazioviana and Hovenia dulcis show fungitoxic potential in lab tests against white rot fungus. Field tests showed limited effectiveness, suggesting higher extract concentrations are needed for improved wood protection.

Area Of Science

  • Wood Science
  • Natural Products Chemistry
  • Mycology

Background

  • Lignocellulosic plant materials offer potential for natural, eco-friendly wood biocides.
  • Investigating Ateleia glazioviana and Hovenia dulcis as sources for wood preservatives is crucial for sustainable practices.

Purpose Of The Study

  • To evaluate the efficacy of Ateleia glazioviana and Hovenia dulcis extracts as natural wood preservatives.
  • To compare the performance of these natural extracts against untreated wood and a commercial preservative (chromated copper borate - CCB).

Main Methods

  • Extracts prepared by heating wood and bark of A. glazioviana and H. dulcis to 100°C at 10% concentration.
  • Wood samples treated via empty cell method in a laboratory autoclave.
  • Laboratory rot tests with Trametes versicolor and 180-day field tests evaluated mass loss, physical, and chemical properties.

Main Results

  • Laboratory tests indicated fungitoxic potential in H. dulcis (wood and bark) and A. glazioviana (bark) extracts against white rot fungus.
  • Field tests did not yield significant improvements in wood rot resistance with the applied natural preservatives.

Conclusions

  • Bark and wood extracts from H. dulcis and bark from A. glazioviana show promise as natural wood biocides in controlled laboratory settings.
  • Further research is required, potentially involving increased extract concentrations, to enhance the field performance of these natural wood preservatives.