The Hans Merensky Chair in Advanced Modelling of Eucalypt Wood Formation
Understanding xylogenesis in the world's most widely planted hardwood species
Helping people grow
Post authored by Engela Duvenage “I have always been interested in how trees grow, and how their wood forms. It’s fascinating, and I have various ideas on how it happens. As I’ve grown older, though, I’ve increasingly become passionate about students and providing them…
EucXylo hosts its very first Research Day!
Post authored by Dr Letitia Schoeman Although the global pandemic is ongoing, the Hans Merensky Research Chair in Advanced Modelling of Eucalypt Wood Formation, also known as EucXylo, hosted its very first Research Day on the 7th of October 2021. The meeting was held…
Well under way for experiments and exciting data!
Post authored by Yenziwe Mbuyisa Yenziwe Mbuyisa, a M.Sc. candidate, is looking at the water-use efficiency of different Eucalyptus clones using stable isotopes. This project is a collaborative effort between EucXylo and the Global Change Biology Group (GCBG) under the supervision of Prof. Guy…
Measuring the sound (vibration) of trees
Post authored by Alta Saunders The EucXylo team are exploring alternative methods to measure cavitation – a new and exciting frontier is awaiting! During drought conditions water loss through a plant’s stomata can create a negative pressure gradient within the xylem vessels. If this…
New papers alert!
Post authored by Alta Saunders Alta Saunders recently published two papers in the Trees and Trees, Forests and People journals, respectively. Well done Alta! Can Eucalyptus recover embolism post-drought? Understanding how trees respond to drought has become more important in the last few years…
EucXylo goes on a writing retreat
Post authored by Dr Letitia Schoeman The EucXylo team recently embarked on a 3-day writing retreat to The River House just outside Worcester, in a truly stunning setting, perched on the banks of the beautiful Breede River. So, what is an academic writing retreat?…
Handheld device gives wood scientists an edge
Post authored by Engela Duvenage ‘Pacman’ is keeping those part of the Hans Merensky Research Chair in Advanced Modelling of Eucalypt Wood Formation quite busy these days. It’s not all fun and games, though, but in the name of plant science. ‘Pacman’ is the…