Greetings - I was recently contacted by a former student about the
phenomenon of Birdseye grain distortions in sugar maple growth rings. It
seems the distortions produce a series of indentations in the wood which
make the trees very desirable to tree harvesters (the veneer from such
trees can fetch many $$"s). Question is this - anyone know of any
physiological explanation that can account for the birdseye in maples?
Thanks in advance for any ideas or reasons!
Alex Enyedi
Dept of Biological Sciences
Western Michigan University
