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Table 4 Estimated density of tension wood in first and second growth rings of Salix varieties

From: Enzymatic hydrolysis of the gelatinous layer in tension wood of Salix varieties as a measure of accessible cellulose for biofuels

Stem (cm)

Density (kg/m3)

Entire sample

Tension

1st growth ring

Tension

2nd growth ring

Tora

 360

417.2

488.0

454.4

 200

412.1

489.3

462.3

 80

443.1

492.6

491.7

 Average

424.1

489.9

469.4

Björn

 360

439.6

508.3

451.3

 200

457.3

507.5

455.8

 80

455.8

512.9

490.9

 Average

450.9

509.5

466.0