the pic is of reaction wood formed in the last few years on a big crepemyrtle.
Anyone else have pics of unusual trunk formations that were apparently formed in response to crown loading?
... that indicates this kind of growth is reaction wood indeed. ...
the only copy i have of this is 2.24 mb and this site only allows 1.25 no bigger.All I seem not to be able to post a link to this article perhaps try n dig yourselves using key words below.
Self Optimisation of Gum trees – Braided Reaction Wood Development
It is easy to get into a "black and white" mind set.
ANY wood that forms in response to some external or internal force produces a "reaction". This could then be termed "reaction wood". Trees are reactionary organisms; hence, all the "tropisms". They constantly react to their environment.
It could be termed reaction wood but it is not. If a word is defined then that is the definition. Have you ever heard woundwood termed reaction wood?
This does not preclude the use of the word "reaction" in any other context.
Yes it does. If the word is defined to include tension and compression wood and be involved with "lean" then you are not at "liberty" to change the definition at will.
This is very reminiscent of the unproductive discussions dealing with word definitions such as vitality vs vigor, disease vs disorder; where in one context they are very specific but also true in another context with broader sense.
A perfect example of how you previously took liberties in "your own" REdefining words already defined by those that make definitions. Maybe just becoming just a tad snooty from passing a test most others have not even taken?
Many words (most) have multiple applications and meanings.
If they have other applications and meanings then...............they list the other applications and meanings.
treevet;2291137 Maybe just becoming just a tad snooty from passing a test most others have not even taken?...[/QUOTE said:Your inability to process new concepts and your trollish jabs are what limit many from entering into what should be fun and educational discussions.
You defend your stance by referencing others that challenged the status-quo of their time and, in so doing, redefined words and introduced concepts that benefited us all with new understanding. Doing what you do becomes self-limiting in the acquisition of knowledge.
Dave
"we must define our terms" Shigo
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