The following examination was designed to evaluate more precisely the usefulness of the Pilodyn for routine, objective assessments of the condition of field test stakes and to examine its limitations, particularly in respect to: 1.) The importance of variables other than extent of decay which may affect Pilodyn readings; 2.) Practicality of obtaining multiple readings in decayed and non-decayed regions of stakes; 3.) Correlation of visual assessment with Pilodyn readings; 4.) Optimum frequency for taking readings to obtain earlier indications of decay; 5.) Effect of repeated removals of stakes on rates of decay. Interim results have been obtained which clarify the effect of stake moisture content on Pilodyn readings.

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