Journal article
Chemical characterization of pyrolysis liquids from Dyera costulata and evaluation of their bio-efficiency against subterranean termites, Coptotermes curvignathus
European Journal of Wood and Wood Products, Vol.80, pp.45-56
2022
Abstract
Wood degradation caused by fungi and insects is a major problem for the rubberwood industry. This study evaluated the potential of using pyrolysis liquids (wood vinegar) from Dyera costulata as a natural biocide against termites. The infestation rates of Coptotermes curvignathus on filter paper samples treated with 0.5%, 1.0%, 5.0% and 10.0% of Dyera costulata wood vinegar were observed in laboratory conditions. The effects of D. costulata wood vinegar treatment depended on the concentration. Filter paper samples treated with 10% D. costulata wood vinegar had the highest resistance against C. curvignathus attack, with the lowest relative mass loss, followed in rank order by the 5% and 1% treatments. Results from tests on Hevea brasiliensis wood treated with wood vinegar also showed a similar trend. The results suggest that D. costulata wood vinegar acts as a wood preservative against termites, provided proper concentration is used.
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- Title
- Chemical characterization of pyrolysis liquids from Dyera costulata and evaluation of their bio-efficiency against subterranean termites, Coptotermes curvignathus
- Authors
- Roszaini Kadir (Corresponding Author) - Forest Research Institute MalaysiaMahanim Sarif Mohd Ali (Author) - Forest Research Institute MalaysiaSaip Nami Kartal (Author) - Istanbul University-CerrahpaşaPuad Elham (Author) - Forest Research Institute MalaysiaNor Azah Mohd Ali (Author) - Forest Research Institute MalaysiaAhmad Fauzi Awang (Author) - Universiti Teknologi MARA
- Publication details
- European Journal of Wood and Wood Products, Vol.80, pp.45-56
- Publisher
- Springer
- DOI
- 10.1007/s00107-021-01732-z
- ISSN
- 1436-736X
- Grant note
- The research was supported by the Eleventh Malaysia Plan (Grant no. 23410107002).
- Organisation Unit
- National Centre for Timber Durability and Design Life
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99979644002621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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