Table 1 Surface microhardness (GPa) and modulus of elasticity (GPa) (+/−SD) of the green cortex and inner part of the stem (culm) of bamboo PA and PB. Values marked with superscript differed statistically significantly (p < 0.0001).

From: Phytoliths of bamboo affect the feeding pattern of Giant panda (Ailuropoda melanoleuca)

 

Micro hardness

Modulus of elasticity

PA cortex

0.0648 (+/− 0.0073)a

1.4023 (+/− 0.1389)c

PA culm

0.0064 (+/− 0.0005)a

0.3986 (+/− 0.0408)c

PB cortex

0.0732 (+/− 0.0087)b

1.7235 (+/− 0.2583)d

PB culm

0.0086 (+/− 0.0011)b

0.3315 (+/− 0.0769)d

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