Table of Contents

Introduction.- Morphology, Anatomy and Ultrastructure of Reaction Wood.- Cell Wall Polymers in Reaction Wood.- The Molecular Mechanisms of Reaction Wood Induction.- Biomechanical Action and Biological Functions.- Physical and Mechanical Properties of Reaction Wood.- Detection and Grading of Compression Wood.- Effects of Reaction Wood on the Performance of Wood and Wood-based Products.- Commercial Implications of Reaction Wood and the Influence of Forest Management.