Compiling of Glossary in Wood Anatomy and Glossary in Wood Quality

Abstract

The Japan Wood Research Society compiled two glossaries of terms used in wood science, especially in the research fields of wood anatomy and wood quality. The two glossaries, “Glossary in Wood Anatomy” and “Glossary in Wood Quality”, are revised versions of formerly compiled glossaries, which were published in 1975 and 1972, respectively. This paper describes the details of the revision in the process and the difference from the former versions. We hope the two glossaries will be used by many colleagues in broader context and can contribute further development of wood science.