Discoloration from an open wound may not affect which feature?

Discoloration from an open wound may not affect which feature?

• A. New growth rings
• B. Heartwood color
• C. Sapwood thickness
• D. Bark texture

Answer: (A)

Discoloration from a wound is localized to wood that was already formed or is directly neighboring the damaged area. The new growth rings are produced by cambial activity after the wound has occurred, in tissue beyond the stained zone, so they are not altered by the wound-induced discoloration. In other words, the rings you see in the new wood reflect current growth conditions and remain unaffected by the previous staining. The other features—heartwood color, sapwood thickness, and bark texture—can be influenced by the wound and healing responses, so they may show changes.

Discoloration from a wound is localized to wood that was already formed or is directly neighboring the damaged area. The new growth rings are produced by cambial activity after the wound has occurred, in tissue beyond the stained zone, so they are not altered by the wound-induced discoloration. In other words, the rings you see in the new wood reflect current growth conditions and remain unaffected by the previous staining. The other features—heartwood color, sapwood thickness, and bark texture—can be influenced by the wound and healing responses, so they may show changes.