학술논문
Termite Resistance of Thermally-Modified Dendrocalamus asper (Schultes f.) Backer ex Heyne
Document Type
article
Author
Source
Insects, Vol 3, Iss 2, Pp 390-395 (2012)
Subject
Language
English
ISSN
2075-4450
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.