Agarwood science behind the fragrance /

This book gives readers new information to understand the mechanism of agarwood induction and therefore eradicate the myths surrounding agarwood formation. One of the challenges in conserving agarwood resources is species identification. In this book, taxonomy and systematics of agarwood-producing t...

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Other Authors: Mohamed, Rozi,, SpringerLink (Online service)
Format: eBook
Language: English
Published: Singapore : Springer, 2016.
Physical Description: 1 online resource (x, 167 pages) : illustrations (some color).
Series: Tropical forestry.
Subjects:
Table of Contents:
  • The Origin and Domestication of Aquilaria, an Important Agarwood-Producing Genus
  • Wood Resources, Identification and Utilization of Agarwood in China
  • Understanding Agarwood Formation and Its Challenges
  • Development of Agarwood Induction Technology Using Endophytic Fungi
  • Molecular Mechanism Studies of Terpenoid Biosynthesis in Agarwood
  • Gyrinops walla: The Recently Discovered Agarwood Producing Species in Sri Lanka
  • Resolution of Complex Sesquiterpene Hydrocarbons in Aquilaria malaccensis Volatile Oils Using Gas Chromatography Technique
  • Pharmacological Effects of Aquilaria spp. Leaves and Their Chemical Constituents
  • Acoustic-Based Technology for Agarwood Detection in Aquilaria Trees
  • Keeping Up Appearances
  • Agarwood Grades and Quality.