Forests (2021) 12 (7 - 900)

Yusuf Sudo Hadi, Deded Sarip Nawawi, Imam Busyra Abdillah, Gustan Pari and Rohmah Pari (2021)
Evaluation of discoloration and subterranean termite resistance of four furfurylated tropical wood species after one-year outdoor exposure
Forests 12 (7 - 900)
Abstract: The discoloration and resistance to subterranean termite attack of four furfurylated fast-growing tropical wood species were evaluated after outdoor exposure for 1 year in Bogor, Indonesia. For comparison purposes, imidacloprid-preserved and untreated wood samples were also prepared. Discoloration of all treated samples was measured before and after the furfurylation process. The wood specimens were then placed vertically to three-fourths of their length in the ground for 1 year, at which point they were evaluated for resistance to subterranean termite attack. After furfurylation, wood samples were darker in color than untreated wood, while imidacloprid-preserved wood was lighter. After 1-year exposure, furfurylated wood samples appeared to have the highest resistance to subterranean termite attack. These samples had minimal weight loss, indicating a substantial protection level. Imidacloprid-preserved wood had less resistance to termite attack, but was more resistant than untreated wood.
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Research topic(s) for pests/diseases/weeds:
resistance/tolerance/defence of host

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Pest and/or beneficial records:

Beneficial	Pest/Disease/Weed	Crop/Product	Country	Quarant.
	Coptotermes curvignathus	Wood products	Indonesia
	Microtermes insperatus	Wood products	Indonesia