The results show that bamboo culms in transverse section composed of numerous fibers embedded in the parenchymatous ground tissue. |
The anatomy of bamboo culms and the multilayered structure of fibre cell walls are known to be the main determinant factors for its physical and mechanical properties. |
When a bamboo flowers, most of the leaves are replaced by flowers, transpiration stops, the plant lives on reserves and then all the culms die. |
This paper deals with the characterization of the micro-structure of bamboo culms by Digital Image Analysis. |
Bamboos are woody grasses, the culms of which live for several years before being replaced by others. |
The main culms of the plants were harvested at anthesis, 18 days post-anthesis and at maturity. |