Modeling of radial variations in wood properties and comparison of juvenile and mature wood of four common conifers in Mongolia

L., Du Tour, Ledeb., and Ledeb. are important forest tree species in Mongolia. The radial variations of wood anatomical characteristics, physical and mechanical properties were evaluated by linear or nonlinear mixed-effects models for effective wood utilization of those of conifers. Many of these wood properties either increased or decreased from the pith to the bark and then became nearly constant based on the selected models. The properties of mature wood were estimated by nonlinear mixed-effects models, suggesting that and are suitable as structural lumber, can be used for furniture and other interior products, and is suitable for structural lumber as well as for furniture or interior products.