Table 2 Modulation of modulus of rupture (MOR) of stem that experiences different mechanical stimulations. MSa and MSs refer to stems that experienced asymmetrical and symmetrical bending treatments, respectively. C refers to control trees. Values presented are median values, and letters show the significant differences between these values (Student t test, p < 0.05)

From: Mechanical properties of “flexure wood”: compressive stresses in living trees improve the mechanical resilience of wood and its resistance to damage