Secondary Xylem of Tree Species from Cerrado Biome

Authors

  • André Fernandes Alves Federal University of Uberlandia, Institute of Agricultural Sciences - Campus Monte Carmelo, MG 38500-000, Brazil
  • Amélia Guimarães Carvalho Federal University of Uberlandia, Institute of Agricultural Sciences - Campus Monte Carmelo, MG 38500-000, Brazil https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0758-315X
  • Olivia Pereira Lopes Federal University of Uberlandia, Institute of Agricultural Sciences - Campus Monte Carmelo, MG 38500-000, Brazil
  • Antonio Jose Vinha Zanuncio Federal University of Uberlandia, Institute of Agricultural Sciences - Campus Monte Carmelo, MG 38500-000, Brazil
  • Angelica de Cassia Oliveira Carneiro Federal University of Viçosa, Department of Forest Engineering, Campus Viçosa, MG 36570-900, Brazil

Keywords:

Wood anatomy, Microscopy, Identification, Machaerium opacum, Eugenia dysenterica

Abstract

Cerrado is the second largest Brazilian morphoclimatic domain. Despite being a region of great ecological importance, it has been the target of constant threats caused by anthropogenic activities, mainly those related to agriculture and livestock farming. With a rich biodiversity still not fully known and constantly being devastated, the Cerrado lacks studies. The objective of this study was to microscopically analyze the wood of Cerrado tree species. Wood samples were collected from nine tree species in a Cerrado area located in Monte Carmelo, Minas Gerais. Microscopic analyses were carried out on permanent histological slides and macerated material, following IAWA Committee standards. This work provided information on species whose wood had not been previously described in the literature, such as Machaerium opacum and Eugenia dysenterica, as well as on previously described species.

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Published

2023-09-14

Issue

Vol. 18 No. 4 (2023)

Section

Research Article or Brief Communication