Analysis of wood deterioration in five forest species

The book "Analysis of wood deterioration in five forest species" makes a simple contribution to the study of wood deterioration. Consisting of three chapters, the work addresses the study of wood deterioration in freshly felled logs of Eucalyptus urophylla S.T Blake, Melia azedarach L., Lophantera lactescens Ducke, Pinus Elliottii Engelm, and Inga marginata Willd, seeking to elucidate the occurrence of xylophagous organisms in environments with distinct ecological characteristics. It also assesses the influence of deterioration processes on the physical and mechanical properties of these woods. It concludes by studying the resistance of these woods to the action of the termite Coptotermes gestroi (Blattodea: Rhinotermitidae), also seeking to discuss the characteristics of the test protocols, suggesting a more appropriate methodology for this objective. Thus, the book will serve researchers, students, and those interested in expanding their knowledge on the subject.