Western Juniper (Juniperus occidentalis ): A Selective Bibliography

Published and Unpublished Information Relevant to the Commercialization of Western Juniper

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Utilization of the western juniper (Juniperus occidentalis) in strandboards to improve the decay resistance
Pipiska, T, J. Cappellazzi, S. Leavengood, F.A. Kamke, G. Presley, D. Decky. 2021. Utilization of the western juniper (Juniperus occidentalis) in strandboards to improve the decay resistance. Bioresources 16(2):3886-3894.
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Properties of the western juniper (Juniperus occidentalis) strandboard
Pipiska,T., S. Leavengood, F.A. Kamke, P. Kral. 2021. Properties of the western juniper (Juniperus occidentalis) strandboard. Bioresources 16(2):2853-2860.
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Durability assessment of western juniper from five different growing regions
Miyamoto, B.T., M.J. Konkler, S. Leavengood, J.J. Morrell, A. Sinha. 2019. Durability assessment of western juniper from five different growing regions. Wood & Fiber Science 51(1):88-95
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Allowable Property Values for Western Juniper
West Coast Lumber Inspection Bureau. 2018. Allowable Property Values for Western Juniper. online.
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Mechanical property assessment for establishing design values of western juniper
Miyamoto, B.T, A. Sinha, S. Leavengood, J. Morrell, D. DeVisser, D. Kruse. 2018. Mechanical property assessment for establishing design values of western juniper. Wood & Fiber Science 50(2):167-179
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Topical wound-healing effects and phytochemical composition of heartwood essential oils of Juniperus virginiana L., Juniperus occidentalis Hook., and Juniperus ashei J. Bucholz
Tumen, I., I. Süntar, F.J. Eller, Hikmet Keleş and E.K. Akkol. 2013. Topical wound-healing effects and phytochemical composition of heartwood essential oils of Juniperus virginiana L., Juniperus occidentalis Hook., and Juniperus ashei J. Bucholz. Journal of Medicinal Food 16(1):48-55.
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Potential for utilizing western juniper (Juniperus occidentalis) biomass for oil extraction and as a fermentation medium
Sichamba, K., J.J. Morrell and S. Leavengood. 2013. Potential for utilizing western juniper (Juniperus occidentalis) biomass for oil extraction and as a fermentation medium. Forest Products Journal 62(7/8):538-540.
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Antifungal activity of heartwood extracts from three Juniperus species
Tumen, I., F.J. Eller, C.A. Clausen, and J.A. Teel. 2013. Antifungal activity of heartwood extracts from three Juniperus species. bioresources.com 8(1):12-20.
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Updraft fixed bed gasification of mesquite and juniper wood samples
Chen, W., K. Annamalai, R.J. Ansley and M. Mirik. 2012. Updraft fixed bed gasification of mesquite and juniper wood samples. Energy 41(1):454-461
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Resistance of Selected Wood-Based Materials to Fungal and Termite Attack in Non–Soil Contact Exposures
Morrell, J.J. 2011. Resistance of Selected Wood-Based Materials to Fungal and Termite Attack in Non–Soil Contact Exposures. Forest Products Journal 61(8):685-687
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Decay and Termite Resistance of Western Juniper Sapwood and Heartwood Under Tropical Conditions: 32-month report
Morrell, J.J. 2011. Decay and Termite Resistance of Western Juniper Sapwood and Heartwood Under Tropical Conditions: 32 month report. Oregon State University Department of Wood Science & Engineering, unpublished report.
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Statewide Alternate Method - Western Juniper Naturally Durable Wood
State of Oregon Building Codes Division. 2010. Statewide Alternate Method OSSC/ORSC No. 09-01
(Ref.: ORS 455.060). Western Juniper Naturally Durable Wood.
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Critical fluid extraction of Juniperus virginiana L. and bioactivity of extracts against subterranean termites and wood-rot fungi
Eller, F.J., C.A. Clausen, F. Green, and S.L. Taylor. 2010. Critical fluid extraction of Juniperus virginiana L. and bioactivity of extracts against subterranean termites and wood-rot fungi. Industrial Crops and Products 32(3):481-485
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Decay and Termite Resistance of Western Juniper Sapwood and Heartwood Under Tropical Conditions: 20 month report
Morrell, J.J. 2010. Decay and Termite Resistance of Western Juniper Sapwood and Heartwood Under Tropical Conditions: 20 month report. Oregon State University Department of Wood Science & Engineering, unpublished report.
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Title III Wood Fiber Utilization Project: An Assessment of the Availability and Utilization of Wood Fiber from the Forests of Grant County, Oregon
Ausland, K, S. Bartlett, I. Jerome, J. Kehrberg, J. Maben, G. Meredith, R. Walker, and M. Webb. 2009. Title III Wood Fiber Utilization Project: An Assessment of the Availability and Utilization of Wood Fiber from the Forests of Grant County, Oregon. Prepared for Grant County, OR. 27pp.
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Acute aquatic toxicity of western juniper (Juniperus occidentalis) foliage and Port Orford cedar (Chamaecyparis lawsoniana) heartwood oils
Duringer, J.M., L.R. Swan, D.B. Walker, and A.M. Craig. 2009. Acute aquatic toxicity of western juniper (Juniperus occidentalis) foliage and Port Orford cedar (Chamaecyparis lawsoniana) heartwood oils. Environmental Monitoring and Assessment
Updated findings in the determination of the mechanical properties of the wood of western juniper (Juniperus occidentalis Hook.) Report of 3 September 2008.
Burke, E.J. 2008. Interim Report: Updated Findings in the Determination of the Mechanical Properties of the Wood of Western Juniper (Juniperus occidentalis Hook.). Report of 3, September 2008. Unpublished report. 10 p.
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Response of bark and woodboring beetles to host volatiles and wounding on western juniper
Jane L. Hayes, Patricia L. Johnson, Andris Eglitis, Donald W. Scott, Lia Spiegel, Craig L. Schmitt, and Steven E. Smith. 2008. Response of bark and woodboring beetles to host volatiles and wounding on western juniper. Western Journal of Applied Forestry 23(4):206-215.
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Developing Markets for Lesser-Known Species: The Case of Western Juniper in Oregon
Leavengood, S. 2008. Developing Markets for Lesser-Known Species: The Case of Western Juniper in Oregon. In: Proceedings of the 51st International Convention of the Society of Wood Science & Technology. November 10-12, Concepción, Chile. 8 pp.
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Phytotoxic Effects of Western Juniper (Juniperus occidentalis Hook): Implications for a Natural Weed Control Agent on Western Rangelands
Dysart, P.L., W.C. Krueger, and C.A. Mallory-Smith. 2008. Phytotoxic Effects of Western Juniper (Juniperus occidentalis Hook): Implications for a Natural Weed Control Agent on Western Rangelands. Poster presentation at The 2008 Joint Meeting of the Society for Range Management and the America Forage and Grassland Council.
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