Agarwood in the Modern Era: Integrating Biotechnology and Pharmacology for Sustainable Use.

ABSTRACT: Agarwood, valued for its resin, has long been used in perfumery, incense, and traditional medicine. Its resin is primarily derived from species of Aquilaria and is produced through a still-unknown process in response to biotic or abiotic stress. Concerns regarding agarwood's sustainability and conservation have emerged because of the substantial loss of natural resources due to overharvesting and illegal trade. To address these concerns, artificial techniques are being used to produce agarwood. The mechanism underlying agarwood production must be elucidated to enhance yield. The authentication of agarwood species is challenging because of morphological similarities between pure and hybrid Aquilaria species. Techniques such as DNA barcoding, molecular marker assessment, and me

SUBMITTER: Baig A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12428735 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature