The Hans Merensky Chair in Advanced Modelling of Eucalypt Wood Formation
Understanding xylogenesis in the world's most widely planted hardwood species
In memory of Hans Merensky
Last week marked 68 years since the death of Hans Merensky, founder of the Hans Merensky Foundation – the organisation which supports the EucXylo research programme. He was a talented geologist, passionate advocate for technological progress, and generous benefactor to the country of his…
The beginning of our “phenomenological” trial
Last week we reached a EucXylo milestone: we finally planted the 12 trees which will for our so-called “phenomenological” trial! This is a longitudinal-type experiment in which we’ll be intensively monitoring tree growth and responses to environment in four different Eucalyptus species and hybrids…