LABORATOIRE SCIENCES DU BOIS

Les expertises du laboratoire couvrent tous les domaines de la filière bois, c’est-à-dire la biologie du bois, l’exploitation forestière, la première et la deuxième transformation. Les activités de recherche peuvent concerner à la fois : – La biologie du bois (identification des bois, dendrochronologie, anatomie du bois, etc.), – La technologie des matériaux (structure et propriétés du bois, panneaux dérivés du bois, bois énergie, etc.), – La technologie des matériels (procédés de réalisation, moyens de production, équipement, etc.), – La technologie des procédés (séchage, traitement, finition, montage, emballage, contrôles et essais, biocarburant etc.).

Spectromètre proche infrarouge (Bruker MPA II, VIAVI MicroNIR, Texas Instruments NIR Scan Nano), spectrocolorimètre, enceinte climatique, étuve ventilée, four à moufle, dispositif BING, humidimètre, microtome, microscope, caméra pour microscope, balance de précision, pieds à coulisse, loupe binoculaire, spectromètre UV, évaporateur rotatif, bain marie, refroidisseur Huber Minichiller, Broyeur Retsch, autoclave horizontale, pompe à vide, plaque chauffante, agitateur magnétique multipostes, chauffe ballon, rampe chauffe ballon, dessicateur, xylothèque (collection de bois) avec plus de 1000 échantillons appartenant à plus de 100 espèces majoritairement provenant de Madagascar, mais aussi d’Europe, Afrique, Asie et Amérique du Sud.

Identification des essences de bois, caractérisation des propriétés des bois, formation en identification des bois, formation sur l’établissement d’équations allométriques pour estimer la biomasse des arbres, identification de technologie de transformation adaptée, établissement de normes d’exploitation forestière, caractérisation des propriétés énergétiques des charbons et des briquettes de charbon, évaluation de la performance des foyers améliorés, etc.

Maitre(s)
Dr. Tahiana RAMANANANTOANDRO
M. Bruno RATOVOMBOAHANGY
Dr. Miora RAMANAKOTO
Andriambelo Radonirina RAZAFIMAHATRATRA
Andry Clarel RAOBELINA
Lalaina Patricia RASOAMANANA

1. Aritsara A.N.A, Razakandraibe V.M., Ramananantoandro T., Gleason S.M., Cao K.F., 2021. Increasing axial parenchyma fraction in the Malagasy Magnoliids facilitated the cooptimization of hydraulic efficiency and safety. New Phytologist 229(3) : 1467-1480. doi: 10.1111/NPH.16969. 2. Mevanarivo Z.E., Ramananantoandro T., Tomazello Filho M., Napoli A., Razafimahatratra A.R., Razakamanarivo H.R., Chaix G., 2020. Variability in the physico-chemical properties of wood from Eucalyptus robusta depending on ecological growing conditions and forestry practices: The case of smallholdings in the Highlands of Madagascar. Maderas. Ciencia Y Tecnología 22(4). 3. Schmitz, N. (ed.), H. Beeckman, C. Blanc-Jolivet, L. Boeschoten, J.W.B. Braga, J.A. Cabezas, G. Chaix, S. Crameri, B. Degen, V. Deklerck, E. Dormontt, E. Espinoza, P. Gasson, V. Haag, S. Helmling, M. Horacek, G. Koch, C. Lancaster, F. Lens, A. Lowe, S. Martínez-Jarquín, J.A. Nowakowska, A. Olbrich, K. Paredes-Villanueva, T.C.M. Pastore, T. Ramananantoandro, A.R. Razafimahatratra, P. Ravindran, G. Rees, L.F. Soares, N. Tysklind, M. Vlam, C. Watkinson, E. Wheeler, R. Winkler, A.C. Wiedenhoeft, V.Th. Zemke, P. Zuidema (2020). Overview of current practices in data analysis for wood identification. A guide for the different timber tracking methods. Global Timber Tracking Network, GTTN secretariat, European Forest Institute and Thünen Institute. DOI: 10.13140/RG.2.2.21518.79689 4. Randrianasolo Z.H., Razafimahatratra A.R., Razafinarivo R.N.G., Randrianary T., Rakotovololonalimanana H., Rajemison A.H., Mamitiana A., Andriamanalina R.L., Rakotosoa A., Ramananantoandro T. 2019, Which allometric models are the most appropriate for estimating aboveground biomass in secondary forests of Madagascar with Ravenala madagascariensis?. Scientific African e00147 5. Schmitz N. (ed.), Beeckman H., Cabezas J.A., Cervera M.T., Espinoza E., Fernandez-Golfin J., Gasson P., Hermanson J.C., Jaime Arteaga M., Koch G., Lens F., Martínez-Jarquín S., Paredes- Villanueva K., Pastore T.C.M., Ramananantoandro T., Schraml,R., Schröder H., Sebbenn A.M., Tysklind N., Watkinson C, Wiedenhoeft A.C. 2019. The Timber Tracking Tool Infogram. Overview of wood identification methods’ capacity. Global Timber Tracking Network, GTTN Secretariat, European Forest Institute and Thünen Institute. 6. Ramanakoto M.F., Ramananantoandro T., Eyma F., Castanié B, 2019. Visuo-tactile and topographic characterizations of finished wood surface quality by French consumers and industrials: acceptability thresholds for raised grain. Annals of Forest Science 76: 26. 7. Schmitz N. (ed.), Blanc-Jolivet C., Boner M., Cervera M.T., Chavesta M., Cronn R., Degen, B. Deklerck, V., Diaz-Sala C., Dormontt E., Ekué M., Espinoza E.O., Gasson P., Gehl D., Gehre M., Haag V., Hermanson J.C., Honorio-Coronado E., Koch G., Lancaster C., Lens F., Liendo-Hoyos E.P., Martínez-Jarquín S., Montenegro R., Paredes-Villanueva K., Pastore T., Ramananantoandro T., Rauber-Coradin V.T., Ravaomanalina H., Rees G., Sebbenn A.M., Tysklind N., Vlam M., Watkinson C., Wiemann M. 2019. General sampling guide for timber tracking. Global Timber Tracking Network, GTTN Secretariat, European Forest Institute and Thuenen Institute. DOI:10.13140/RG.2.2.26883.96806 8. Randriamalala J.R., Andrianarisoa J.H., Rabeniala R., Ramananantoandro T., Hervé D., 2018. Elevage caprin, une alternative pour conserver les fourrés xérophiles du Sud-Ouest malagasy. Akon’ny ala 34 : 43-49. 9. Gaspard D.T., Venegas-González A., Beeckman H., Randriamalala J.R., Tomazello-Filho M., De Ridder M., Ramananantoandro T., 2018. Tree ring responses to climate variability of xerophytic thickets from South Soalara, Madagascar. Dendrochronologia 49: 57-67. 10. Ng’Andwe P., Chungu D., Ratnasingam J., Ramananantoandro T., Donfack P., Mwitwa J., 2018. Forestry industry development in Zambia: an opportunity for public private partnership for small and medium enterprises. International Forestry Review 19(4):467-477. 11. Ramananantoandro T., Eyma F., Belloncle C., Rincé S., Irle M., 2017. Effects of machining parameters on raised grain occurring after the application of water-based finishes. European Journal of Wood and Wood Products 76(4): 1323–133. 12. Razafindrakoto M., Andriamananjara A., Razafimbelo T., Hewson J., Andrisoa R.H., Jones J.P.G., van Meerveld I., Cameron A., Ranaivoson N., Ramifehiarivo N., Ramboatiana N., Razafinarivo R.N.G., Ramananantoandro T., Rasolohery A., Razafimanantsoa M.P., Jourdan C., Saint-André L., Rajoelison G., Razakamanarivo H., 2017. Organic Carbon Stocks in All Pools Following Land Cover Change in Rainforest of Madagascar. In book: Soil Management and Climate Change: Effects on Organic Carbon, Nitrogen Dynamics, and Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Publisher: Elsevier, Editors: Maria Munoz, Raúl Zornoza, pp.25-37. DOI: 10.1016/B978-0-12-812128-3.00003-3. 13. Randriamalala J.R., Ramananantoandro T., Radosy H.O., Randriambanona H., Hervé D., 2017. Annual biomass increment of Xerophytic thickets and sustainability of woody charcoal production in southwestern Madagascar. Forest Ecology and Management 400 : 139-149. 14. Ramananantoandro T.; Razafimahatratra A. R.; Razafinarivo R.; Rinaelintsoa M.; Razakamanarivo H. (2017). Wood specific gravity for trees in Ankeniheny Zahamena forest corridor, Madagascar. NERC Environmental Information Data Centre. https://doi.org/10.5285/5e9fe20b-8d00-4bd3-99cb-7989fa781348. 15. Razafimahatratra A.R., Ramananantoandro T., Razafimaharo V., Chaix G., 2016. Provenance and progeny performances and genotype × environment interactions of Eucalyptus robusta grown in Madagascar. Tree Genetics & Genomes 12(3). 16. Andriamananjara A., Hewson J., Razakamanarivo H., Hary A.R., Ranaivoson N., Ramboatiana N., Razafindrakoto M., Ramifehiarivo N., Razafimanantsoa M.P., Rabeharisoa L., Ramananantoandro T., Rasolohery A., Rabetokotany N., Razafimbelo T., 2016. Land cover impacts on aboveground and soil carbon stocks in Malagasy rainforest. Agriculture, Ecosystems and Environment 233 : 1-15. 17. Ramananantoandro T., Ramanakoto M.F., Rajoelison G.L., Randriamboavonjy J.C., Rafidimanantsoa P., 2016. Influence of tree species, tree diameter and soil types on wood density and its radial variation in a mid-altitude rainforest in Madagascar. Annals of Forest Science 73(4) : 1113–1124. 18. Ramanakoto M.F., Andrianantenaina A.N., Ramananantoandro T., Eyma F., 2016. Visual and visuo-tactile preferences of Malagasy consumers for machined wood surfaces for furniture – Acceptability thresholds for surface parameter. European Journal of Wood and Wood Products 75 (5), 825-837. 19. Randriamalala R.J., Ramananantoandro T., Radosy H., 2015 Productivité en biomasse ligneuse des fourrés xérophiles. in Hervé D., Razanaka S., Rakotondraompiana S., Rafamantanantsoa F. & Carrière S. (eds.). Transitions agraires au sud de Madagascar. Résilience et viabilité, deux facettes de la conservation, IRD-SCAC/PARRUR, Ed. MYE, 300 p. 20. Ramananantoandro T., Rafidimanantsoa H.P., Ramanakoto M.F., 2015. Forest aboveground biomass estimates in a tropical rainforest in Madagascar: new insights from the use of wood specific gravity data. Journal of Forestry Research 26(1) : 47‐55. 21. Rakotovololonalimanana H, Chaix G, Brancheriau L, Ramamonjisoa L, Ramananantoandro T, Thévenon MF., 2015. A novel method to correct for wood MOE Ultrasonics and NIRS measurements on increment cores in Liquidambar styraciflua L. Annals of Forest Science 72(6): 753-761. 22. Razafintsalama V., Ramananantoandro T., Belloncle C., Rajoelison G.L., Sorg J.P. 2014. Village uses and technological potential of timber from secondary forests in Madagascar’s Menabe region. Bois et Forêts des Tropiques 320(2) : 59‐73. 23. Rakotovololonalimanana H., Rakotondraoelina H., Chaix G., Ramamonjisoa L., Thévenon M.F., Randrianjafy H., Ramananantoandro T., 2014. Adaptation and genetic variability in the growth of Liquidambar styraciflua L. from Mandraka, Madagascar. Bois et Forêts des Tropiques 320(2) :31-41. 24. Ramananantoandro T., Larricq P., Eterradossi O., 2014. Relationships between 3D roughness parameters and visuotactile perception of surfaces of maritime pinewood and MDF. Holzforschung 68(1): 93‐101. 25. Ramananantoandro T., Ramanakoto M.F., Rajemison A.H., Eyma F., 2013. Relationship between physical and aesthetic attributes of wood and visuo-tactile preference of malagasy consumers. Annals of forest science 70(6) : 649‐658. 26. Ramananantoandro T., Rabemananjara Z.H., Randrianarimanana J.J., Pommier R. Constraints and opportunities for the valuation of bamboo chain in Eastern regions of Madagascar, 2013. Bois et Forêts des Tropiques 316(2) : 79-91. 27. Rafidimanantsoa H.P., Ramananantoandro T., Ramamonjisoa M., Eyma F., 2012. Formulation de briquettes à base de copeaux, sciure, poussière de bois et liant en utilisant une presse manuelle. Akon’ny ala – Revue forestière malgache 31 : 1 – 5. 28. Chaix G., Kokutse A.D., Ratovomboahangy B., Guibal D., Randrianjafy H., Rakotondraoelina H., Brancheriau L., Rakotovololonalimanana H., Hein Gherardi P.R., Ramananantoandro T. 2010. Prediction of radial and tangential shrinkages by near – infrared spectroscopy: example for two tropical species Tectona grandis from Togo and Liquidambar styraciflua from Madagascar. Cerne 16: 66-73. 29. Sinn G., Sandak J., Ramananantoandro T., 2009. Properties of wood surfaces – characterisation and measurement. A Review Selected articles from the COST Action E35: Wood machining – micromechanics and fracture. Holzforschung 63(2): 196‐203. 30. Baillères H., Vitrac O., Ramananantoandro T., 2005. Assessment of continuous distribution of wood properties from a low number of samples: Application to the variability of modulus of elasticity between trees and within a tree. Holzforschung 59(5): 524-530. 31. Lafon D., Ramananantoandro T., 2002. Color Images, Image Analysis Stereology 21(1): S61 – S97.