ResumoO objetivo do presente trabalho foi o de avaliar as características da biomassa e do carvão vegetal das espécies Bambusa tuldoides, Bambusa vulgaris var. vittata e Dendrocalamus asper visando determinar o seu potencial para o uso energético. Para fins comparativos, foram utilizadas árvores de híbridos de Eucalyptus grandis x Eucalyptus urophylla com 6 anos. A biomassa das espécies foi caracterizada (densidade básica, análise imediata, poder calorífico superior e densidade energética) e foi produzido carvão vegetal com taxa de aquecimento de 1,67 ºC.min -1 e temperatura final de 450ºC para posterior caracterização (densidade básica, análise imediata, poder calorífico superior, densidade energética e rendimento gravimétrico). As espécies de bambu apresentaram características energéticas similares ou superiores em relação ao híbrido de eucalipto, exceto para os teores de materiais voláteis e de cinzas, indicando o seu potencial para o uso como fonte de energia. Palavras-chave: Bioenergia; Carbonização; Eucalipto AbstractThe objective of this research work was to evaluate the characteristics of biomass and charcoal of Bambusa tuldoides, Bambusa vulgaris var. vittata and Dendrocalamus asper in order to investigate its potential for energy use. For comparative purposes, we used trees of Eucalyptus grandis x Eucalyptus urophylla hybrids trees with 6 years were employed. The biomass was characterized (specific gravity, proximate analysis, high heating value and energy density). The charcoal was produced with a heating rate of 1,67 ºC.minand final temperature of 450°C for later characterization (specific gravity, proximate analysis, high heating value, energy density and gravimetric yield). The bamboo species showed similar or superior energy characteristics in relation to the eucalyptus hybrid, except for the volatiles and ash content. The bamboo species has energy properties that indicate their potential for use as energy source.
Aim of the study: To evaluate the growth performance, wood density and anatomical features of four drought-tolerant Eucalyptus spp. clones, at 4 years, and to examine the relationships between these characteristics and some functional parameters. Area of study: The analyzed trees were from a clonal test installed in a region characterized by seasonal drought stress in central-western Brazil. Methods: Trees were felled, followed by obtaining dendrometric parameters and wood disk sampling to determine wood bulk density by x-ray densitometry, and morphometric parameters of fibers and vessels in order to evaluate the xylem hydraulic architecture. Lumen fraction (F), vessel composition (S) and hydraulic conductivity (Ks) were estimated. Results: Clone D (E. urophylla x E grandis) presented the highest growth rates, which was related to anatomical characteristics such as low relative frequency of wide vessels. High theoretical Ks does not necessarily imply higher growth rates and were related to lower wood densities. It is possible to infer that the better xylem adjustability of Eucalyptus trees in response to drought stress conditions is associated with increased vessel composition to the detriment of higher hydraulic conductivity. Research highlights: Vessel composition showed a greater variation among Eucalyptus genotypes and was positively associated with growth performance.
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