Agarwood: Science Behind the Fragrance (Tropical Forestry)

This book gives readers new information to understand the mechanism of agarwood induction and eradicate the myths surrounding agarwood formation. One of the challenges in conserving agarwood resources is species identification. This book discusses the taxonomy and systematics of agarwood-producing trees from historical and recent perspectives and tips for identifying cultivated species. In addition, color illustrations are provided to highlight vegetative and reproductive characteristics and anatomical features for plant and agarwood source identification purposes. Another challenge that planters face is acquiring the correct method for agarwood induction, thus development of agarwood induction technologies will be reviewed. A chapter dedicated to bioinduction is included. The book will comprise a chapter on using non-destructive technology as a management tool for cultivating agarwood. The book also discusses issues relating to agarwood grades. The absence of an international standard acceptable to producer and consumer countries further complicates the issue. Other helpful information includes a systematic revelation of agarwood constituents and their complex chemistry and highlights of a specific pharmaceutical property.