Table 2. Regression analysis results of relationships between overall color change (dE*) of outer surface of bamboo and UVA radiation time

Treatment Coating Regression equation R 2
Hot-air dried UncoatedCoated dE* = –0.0023 × t2 + 0.3402 × t + 0.6276dE* = –0.0014 × t2 + 0.2495 × t + 0.0080 0.98490.9933
Heat-treated UncoatedCoated dE* = –0.0016 × t2 + 0.2802 × t + 0.5809dE* = –0.0004 × t2 + 0.1762 × t + 0.5643 0.98220.9733
UVA: ultraviolet A, t: UVA radiation time (h).