Sistematización de características organolépticas y microscópicas de 53 especies forestales maderables procedentes de distintas provincias del Ecuador.

Abstract

The organoleptic and microscopic characteristics of 53 timber forest species from different provinces of Ecuador were systematized, building a database with detailed information on every one of the most outstanding characteristics of wood in order to achieve their respective recognition. The norm COPAN, 1974; 30:1-019 was used fr the analysis and verification of the 53 specimens at the anatomical level, where the color was determined according to the Munsell Table in dry and wet wood, the luster, grain, texture and grain of the wood, highlighting that 6 people were tested for smell and flavor (3 men and 3 women. After the correct qualitative-descriptive analysis, it was obtained that women are more susceptible to smells and flavors. The IAWA: 1989 hardwood list was used to establish the microscopic characteristics, obtaining results on pores, parenchyma, radii and inclusions, Additional parameters were added for their categorization as Family, Common Names, Basic Density, Class of use of the wood , DMC, Species of conditional use and photographs taken at certain distances, magnified 5x5cm of the 3 planes of the wood, color and grain captured with a cell phone and the magnifying device. Thus, It is concluded that the woods studied are of good quality and with interesting characteristics, since their hardness, color, shine, grain, grain and resistance to pathogens make them palatable and highly required, while at the same time speeding up the process of identification by making it a versatile tool available to the public interested in identifying lumber. It is recommended that complementary studies be carried out considering the results obtained in the present investigation as a basis to obtain a more consolidated scientific base of systematized information.