Proteomic analysis of the G-layer in poplar tension wood

Angiosperm trees bend their stems by forming tension wood at the upper side of leaning stems. Most tension wood has a cellulose-rich G-layer in the innermost surface of the fiber cell wall. Strong tensile stress is considered to occur in the G-layer. This study undertook to identify the proteins involved in G-layer formation and function through a proteomic analysis of G-layer-localized protein. G-layers of poplar were loosened by sonication and isolated as doughnut-shaped pieces of thinly sliced transverse sections. The proteins, once extracted with urea/detergent solution, were separated by two-dimensional polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis, and 110 spots were subjected to liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry (LC/MS/MS). A database search for these spots’ mass spectrum patterns identified 72 proteins. In addition, all peptide digestion mixtures of G-layer proteins were separated by strong cation exchange chromatography and 39 proteins were identified using LC/MS/MS analysis. Proteins involved in wall formation, such as lignin biosynthesis-related protein, xyloglucan endotransglucosylase, and fasciclin-like arabinogalactan protein, were notably detected in the G-layer.     

Lignification in poplar tension wood lignified cell wall layers

The lignification process in poplar tension wood lignified cell wall layers, specifically the S(1) and S(2) layers and the compound middle lamella (CML), was analysed using ultraviolet (UV) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). Variations in the thickness of the gelatinous layer (G-layer) were also measured to clarify whether the lignified cell wall layers had completed their lignification before the deposition of G-layers, or, on the contrary, if lignification of these layers was still active during G-layer formation. Observations using UV microscopy and TEM indicated that both UV absorbance and the degree of potassium permanganate staining increased in the CML and S(1) and S(2) layers during G-layer formation, suggesting that the lignification of these lignified layers is still in progress during G-layer formation. In the context of the cell-autonomous monolignol synthesis hypothesis, our observations suggest that monolignols must go through the developing G-layer during the lignification of CML and the S(1) and S(2) layers. The alternative hypothesis of external synthesis (in the rays) does not require that monolignols go through the G-layer before being deposited in the CML, or the S(1) and S(2) layers. Interestingly, the previous observation of lignin in the poplar G-layer was not confirmed with the microscopy techniques used in the present study.     

杨木应拉木微区结构可视化及化学成分分析

木材微区结构与木材宏观性质密切相关,杨木应拉木与对应木宏观性质存在较大差别,探究杨木应拉木和对应木微区结构和化学成分,可为了解杨木应力木的宏观性质提供理论根据。借助光学显微镜、荧光显微镜、显微拉曼成像光谱仪、透射电镜对杨木应拉木微区结构进行可视化研究,并借助X射线衍射技术和美国可再生能源实验室方法,分析杨木应拉木的微晶尺寸、结晶度以及化学成分。结果表明:杨木应拉木中应拉区和对应区纤维细胞微区结构差异显著。光学显微镜下显示应拉区木纤维中胶质层清晰可见,荧光显微镜和拉曼显微镜下显示胶质层的木质素浓度比对应区低。透射电镜下显示应拉区木纤维细胞壁结构由初生壁、次生壁和胶质层组成,未见次生壁外层,各层的平均厚度分别为0.61,1.22和2.53μm。对应区木纤维为典型的初生壁和次生壁结构,次生壁各层平均厚度分别为0.33,2.28和0.14μm。杨木应拉区纤维素含量(58.91%)比对应区(41.53%)高,木质素含量和半纤维素含量均比对应区的低,应拉区木质素和半纤维素含量分别为21.99%和12.01%,对应区分别为28.10%和17.08%。杨木应拉区结晶度(48.06%)比对应区(41.01%)高,应拉区晶区宽度为2.66 nm,长度为8.84 nm;对应区晶区宽度为2.65 nm,长度为9.87 nm。     

杨木应拉木在有机溶剂置换过程中的形变研究

对杨木应拉木和正常木试样在有机溶剂置换过程中的纵向和弦向形变进行测定,并从细胞壁水平对应拉木在有机溶剂中的形变机理进行了探讨。研究结果表明:在弦向上,正常木和应拉木在弦向上均发生润胀,在70%浓度附近,试样的润胀量达到最大,随后随着浓度增加,润胀量有所回落。纵向上,正常木在溶剂置换过程中发生润胀,而应拉木依置换溶剂的极性差异产生不同程度的收缩。有机溶剂置换过程中,应拉木中残余应力释放是应拉木产生纵向收缩的主要原因。     

Investigation on transversal variation of poplar tension wood quality using ultrasound wave parameters

Transversal variations of some ultrasound wave parameters (phase velocity, group velocity, attenuation coefficient and acoustic radiation) were measured from the pith to the bark of poplar tension wood discs in different orthotropic directions. Over 80 cubic specimens of 2 × 2 × 10 cm³ (radial, tangential and longitudinal, respectively) were prepared and tested acoustically. Samples containing tension woods were separated from normal ones using anatomical experiments. Results showed acoustical behaviour of normal and tension wood improved in longitudinal direction while the distance between pith and bark increased; also, wave parameter variations were less important in radial and tangential directions. In addition, phase velocity and acoustic radiation – which significantly varied – were the best parameters for quality assessment of poplar wood compared with group velocity and attenuation coefficients. Since samples near the bark were acoustically better than counterparts near the pith, they could be used in products requiring more strength, like lumber. Finally, acoustic radiation and phase velocity were correlated more strongly with density than group velocity and attenuation.     

Immunolocalization of (1,4)-beta-galactan in tension wood fibers of poplar

The occurrence and distribution of (1,4)-beta-galactan in wood cells of poplar (Populus trichocarpa Torr. & A. Gray x P. koreana Rehder) were studied by immunolabeling with a monoclonal antibody (LM5) specific to this carbohydrate epitope. Immunofluorescence microscopy revealed exclusive binding of the LM5 antibody to tension wood fibers, indicating the specific presence of (1,4)-beta-galactan in cell walls of this wood cell type. Higher magnifications achieved with the fluorescence microscope and additional immunogold electron microscopy showed that the binding of the LM5 antibody was mainly restricted to a narrow cell wall area between the gelatinous G-layer and the secondary cell wall. This labeling pattern strongly suggests a role of (1,4)-beta-galactan in cross-linking the G-layer and secondary cell wall. Furthermore, the exclusive localization of (1,4)-beta-galactan in tension wood strengthens the view that this carbohydrate epitope can be considered a highly specific marker of reaction wood formation in mechanically stressed trees.     

Fluid permeability in poplar tension and normal wood in relation to ray and vessel properties

The impact of ray and vessel features on the radial air permeability and liquid penetration was compared between poplar (Populus nigra) tension and normal wood. Air permeability was measured by the falling-water volume-displacement method. To measure liquid penetration, specimens were saturated with safranin solution by the full-cell process at low pressure, and the pattern of red color penetration was then examined. Results revealed no significant difference in vessel frequency, intervessel and vessel-ray pit diameter between tension and normal wood, whereas porosity and average vessel lumen area in normal wood were significantly greater than those in tension wood. Regarding rays, their length was not different between normal and tension wood, but the latter had more frequent rays per millimeter. Since xylem rays are important flow conduits in lateral movement of fluids, it could be hypothesized that a larger number of rays in tension wood would lead to improved radial permeability. However, neither air permeability nor liquid penetration varied significantly in the studied specimens. Consequently, the results proved that ray frequency has no determining role in radial fluid flow in poplar tension and normal wood and that the share of intervessel and vessel-ray pits in radial permeability is more important.     

Stiffness of normal, opposite, and tension poplar wood determined using micro-samples in the three material directions

Mechanical tests on micro-samples were performed in the three material directions in normal, opposite, and tension wood collected from a poplar tree. Two custom micro-devices were designed and built in the laboratory to test samples under pure tension in the transverse direction and under 4-point bending conditions in the longitudinal direction. Both devices were designed to handle samples with a small transverse section (a few square mm), which allowed to select zones with homogenous anatomical features. The results indicate a very high longitudinal stiffness in tension wood (up to 35 GPa compared to an average of 18 GPa for normal wood). Considering wood density, the value represents a specific modulus that is nearly 70 % crystalline cellulose. However, tension wood is slightly less stiff in the tangential and radial directions (1,150 vs. 1,500 MPa for normal wood in the radial direction and 430 vs. 530 MPa in the tangential direction).     

杨树浸渍改性材物理及力学性能研究

利用聚乙烯醇缩甲醛复合改性剂对杨树木材进行浸渍改性处理,对比研究了杨树素材与改性材的物理性能及主要力学性能的变化,并利用扫描电子显微镜(SEM)分析了改性剂在改性材中的分布情况。结果表明:改性材的气干密度和抗缩系数(PASE)随改性剂浓度的上升而增加,改性材的气干密度最高为0.41 g/cm3,比素材的提高了13.9%,抗缩系数(PASE)最大提高到47.8%。改性材吸水率随改性剂浓度的上升而下降,与素材相比最大下降了19.2%。当改性剂的浓度为25%时,改性材的弹性模量和静曲强度达最大,分别为27.4%和13%。SEM分析显示改性剂填充于部分木射线以及交错纤维间的空隙中。     

杨木水泥刨花板工艺的研究

对杨木水泥刨花板的物理力学性能与主要工艺参数——密度、木灰比、水灰比、添加剂及添加量的关系作了研究。结果表明,密度(D)对板材性能影响最大,木灰比(W/C)次之,水灰比(W_1/C)最小;板材的主要性能如MOR、MOE、IB同密度、木灰比、水灰比的关系,可用方程Y=a_0+a_1D+a_2(W/C)+a_3(W/C)~2+a_4(W_1/C)+a_5(W_1/C)~2表示;在各种添加剂中,以氯化钙的效果最好。     

杨树浸渍改性处理材尺寸稳定性研究

利用聚乙烯醇缩甲醛改性剂对杨树木材进行浸渍改性,对其改性材的尺寸稳定性进行研究。结果表明:改性材的径向、弦向和体积干缩率与素材相比均有不同程度的下降;从全干到吸水饱和状态的过程中,当改性剂达到一定浓度时,改性材的径向、体积湿胀率与素材相比有明显下降,弦向线湿胀率下降不明显。从气干到吸水饱和状态的过程中,改性材的径向、弦向湿胀率与素材相比均有不同程度的下降;改性材体积湿胀率随着改性剂浓度的上升而呈下降趋势,当改性剂浓度为30%时,改性材体积湿胀率为6.85%,与素材相比下降了5.54%。改性材吸水率随改性剂浓度的上升而下降,最低可达159%;改性材的抗干缩系数(ASE)随改性剂浓度上升而增加,最大可达47.8%。改性材的尺寸稳定性能要明显优于杨树素材。     

山杨木材材性的研究

对北方六省六个地区天然林中的山杨木材解剖, 物理力学性质, 化学成分进行的研究。结果表明：六个种源的山杨木材解剖特征，化学成分无明显差异，物理力学性质存在不同程度的差异。此外，还对六组山杨的胶质纤维，侵填体，髓斑进行了研究。     

Effects of densification on untreated and nano-aluminum-oxide impregnated poplar wood

Effects of densification of poplar wood (Populus nigra) impregnated with nano-aluminum oxide (NA) and pre-treated with water vapor for 4 and 6 h were investigated in the present study. Physical and mechanical properties of treated poplar wood were measured according to the ASTM D-143 standard specifications, and then compared with the untreated specimens. Results showed significant improvement in all properties as a result of densification. A 4-h vapor pre-treatment improved effects on both physical and mechanical properties. When the duration of vapor-treatment increased to 6 h, wood polymers degraded to the extent that the improvements due to the vapor pre-treatment decreased substantially, though the final results were still significant improvements compared with the control specimens. High thermal conductivity coefficient of NA slightly but not significantly improved properties. Due to the high spring-back after 15 days, densified poplar is not recommended for applications in which densified wood will be exposed for long periods to high humidity or to direct water.     

杨木单板软化技术的初步研究

文章采用物理化学的方法,进行了三倍体毛白杨单板软化处理的实验研究。结果表明:软化剂的种类、软化时间和软化温度对软化效果都有一定的影响;本实验的最佳软化条件为:软化剂为乙二胺,软化温度为60℃,软化时间为60min。     

杨木浸渍填充改性实验

通过浸渍填充碳酸钠和氯化钙两种不同的无机盐溶液,使浸入木材的钙离子与碳酸根离子结合。在木材微纤丝间隙和管胞的胞腔中生成稳定的固体化合物碳酸钙,从而使杨木中填充了大量的无机物,得到无机复合木材。实验表明当温度为60℃、CaCl2溶液浓度为40%、Na2CO3溶液浓度为25%时,木材增重率最大,可达32.4%;而且处理过的杨木试件的硬度均比未处理高,且硬度平均提高24.36%。     

Elastic parameters of poplar wood with end-cracks

? In this study, longitudinal specific modulus of elasticity along the grain (specific MOE_L = MOE_L/ρ) as well as radial and tangential shear moduli (G _LR and (G _LT ) of Populus Deltoides wood were examined in free flexural vibration in a free-free bar method, where end-cracks produced manually in LT plane along and parallel to annual rings in four different sizes.

? The effects of four different crack sizes (0, 6, 12, and 18 cm) on elastic parameters of the bars were examined for their vibration properties based on Timoshenko bar equations, in order to find a procedure to make a confident choice of a clear specimen among the cracked ones, considering three initial modes of vibration.

? Based on research findings, a significant correlation existed between radial and tangential shear moduli of the clear bars as G _LR was approximately 15 percents higher than (G _LT . After making the shortest crack sizes, however, this correlation entirely faded. Statistically for 6 cm crack, decreases in specific MOE _L for measurement on the tangential impact were not significant though they were for longer cracks.

? It was also revealed that in specimen under the study if longitudinal specific modulus of elasticity from both LR and LT flexural vibrations were almost equal and G _LR was slightly larger than (G _LT , the user could be confident enough to consider the specimen without severe longitudinal cracks.

     

长江滩地杨木密度和干缩性的研究

对安庆段长江滩地I-72杨的密度和干缩性进行了研究。结果表明:I-72杨的气干密度、全干密度和基本密度分别为0.454 g/cm3、0.415 g/cm3和0.364 g/cm3;I-72杨木材密度的径向变异为自髓心向外,最初递减,然后再向外层递增;轴向变异为沿树干向上逐渐增加;I-72杨的径向、弦向和体积全干缩率分别为3.917%、8.093%和12.138%,体积干缩系数为0.169,差异干缩为2.107;I-72杨5.3 m高度处的径向、弦向和体积全干缩率测量值均大于1.3 m高度处的测量值。     

Kinetics and FTIR characteristics of the pyrolysis process of poplar wood

The pyrolysis characteristics of residues of poplar (Populus sp.) wood were investigated using a thermogravimetric analyzer coupled with a Fourier transform infrared (TG-FTIR) spectrometer. The pyrolysis process was subdivided into four stages at a rate of 10℃·min-1 , varying from 30 to 650℃. Below 180℃, a mass loss occurred for drying and preheating the sample and the onset temperature of pyrolysis ranged between 180-260℃. A significant mass loss of 61.4 wt.% occurred between 260-380℃, followed by a slow and continuous mass change with lignin devolatilization. The analysis of kinetic reactions showed that the activation energy (78.29 kJ·mol-1 ) in the low-temperature section was much larger than that (6.40 kJ·mol-1 ) in the high-temperature section. The evolved gases formed by thermal degradation of poplar wood were simultaneously analyzed by FTIR. It was observed from the main peaks that the emissions evolved during poplar wood pyrolysis were acetic acid, carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, methane, water, some volatile com- pounds of esters, alcohols and aldehydes. The emissions gradually increased with rising temperatures before a strong peak around 360℃ and then decreased. Most gaseous products were emitted in the 320-380℃ range, while CO2 was continuously emitted in a wide range from 140-550℃.     

Viscoelastic properties of wood from Chinese-fir and poplar plantations

Elastic and strength properties(proportional-limit stress(σ prop ),Young's modulus(E),breaking stress(σ max )in static bending parallel to grain in a longitudinal direction),as well as stress relaxation in air-dried condition and water-saturated conditions at seven different constant temperatures and increasing and decreasing temperatures were investigated for wood from Chinese-fir and poplar plantations.The results show that hygrothermal conditions considerably affect these mechanical properties.The higher the moisture content(MC)or temperature,the lower the strength of wood.Further investigation of the effects of constant temperature on stress relaxation indicates that high temperature specimens have low relaxation moduli and high fluidity.In the case of increasing temperature the range of the modulus of relaxation is larger than in the case of a reduction in temperature,while the residual moduli do not show large differences.This is because the modulus at high temperatures decreases more than that at low temperatures.The fluidity of specimens in a state of water desorption increases slowly at the beginning,increases quickly until the MC reaches an equilibrium moisture content(EMC)and then becomes stable,which is quite different from that in a water-saturated state.Fluidity in a desorption state is much higher than in a water-saturated state.This is probably due to the fact that the former is in an unstable state which can be interpreted as a state with internal strain and has therefore a greater potential to release strain.     

杨树纸浆林品种选择研究

选择在山东省广泛栽植的14个杨树品种为研究对象，测试了木材的纤维形态，化学成分及林分生长量，采用多维空间En多向量理论综合评定法，选择纸浆林的适宜品种，研究结果表明：14个杨树品种6年生林分木材的平均纤维长度为0．863－1．051mm，除沙兰杨I－214杨，1－45杨外均达到中级纤维长度标准（0．9－1．6mm)；纤维素含量为51．37％－58．17％）达到了造纸用材的一般标准要求；每公顷林分蓄积量可达191．6m3，综合考虑生长量和纤维性状，在选择纸冻材的品种时，应首先考虑使用中林46杨，中林23杨，I－69杨，中林28杨，也可使用I－72杨，中林14杨，中林45杨，露伊莎杨，西玛杨。