Termite resistance of thermally-modified Dendrocalamus asper (Schultes f.) Backer ex Heyne

Creator

Ronniel D. Manalo, University of the Philippines Los Banos
Carlos M. Garcia, Forest Products Research and Development Institute

Issue Date

12-2012

Abstract

The effects of thermal modification on the resistance of Dendrocalamus asper against Microcerotermes losbañosensis were investigated after exposure to virgin coconut oil at 140-200 °C for 30-120 min. The results showed that heat treatment significantly improved bamboo's resistance to termites based on mass losses and visual observations. The enhancement was highest at 200 °C. Prolonged treatment had a positive effect on the resistance at lower temperatures only. © 2012 by the authors; licensee MDPI, Basel, Switzerland.

Source or Periodical Title

Insects

Volume

3

Issue

4

Page

390-395

Document Type

Article

Physical Description

illustrations, tables

Language

English

Subject

Dendrocalamus asper, Microcerotermes losbañosensis, Oil heat treatment, Virgin coconut oil

Recommended Citation

Manalo, R.D., & Garcia, C.M. (2012). Termite Resistance of Thermally-Modified Dendrocalamus asper (Schultes f.) Backer ex Heyne. Insects, 3 (4), 390-395. doi:10.3390/insects3020390.

Identifier

doi:10.3390/insects3020390.

Digital Copy

yes