The production of quality gaharu from Aquilaria tree under various methods in Peninsular Malaysia : issues and challenges

Abdul Rahman Abdul Rahim, . and Mohd. Paiz Kamaruzaman, . and Zahari Ibrahim, . (2006) The production of quality gaharu from Aquilaria tree under various methods in Peninsular Malaysia : issues and challenges. [Proceedings Paper]

Gaharu also known as agarwood aloeswood or eaglewood is the resinous fragrant and highly valuable heartwood produced from Aquilaria tree which has been widely recognized and used significantly by the aromatic industry. Large quantities of gaharu are currently traded in domestic and international market. Internationally gaharu is widely traded to the Middle East China Taiwan and Japan in the form of solid wood to be used as incense for traditional and religious ceremonies medicinal purposes and in distilled pure resin form for perfume and perfume component. The traded price ranges from low to extremely high depending on the values and qualities of the gaharu produced. In Peninsular Malaysia approximately 0.5 million kg of gaharu was exported from 1998 to 2003 which contributed an estimated amount of RM 36 million to the national economy. Gaharu can be produced through conventional and non-conventional methods. Conventionally gaharu is produced by wounding parts of the Aquilaria tree involving slashing with parang or knife in order for the trees to be infected and begin to produce aromatic resin. On the contrary non-conventional method for the production of large volumes of quality gaharu from Aquilaria tree is also available and continuously explored. This paper highlights and reviews these two methods as well as discusses several key issues and challenges in an endeavour for continuous production of high-grade valuable gaharu from Aquilaria malaccensis Lam. in the country.

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Gaharu also known as agarwood aloeswood or eaglewood is the resinous fragrant and highly valuable heartwood produced from Aquilaria tree which has been widely recognized and used significantly by the aromatic industry. Large quantities of gaharu are currently traded in domestic and international market. Internationally gaharu is widely traded to the Middle East China Taiwan and Japan in the form of solid wood to be used as incense for traditional and religious ceremonies medicinal purposes and in distilled pure resin form for perfume and perfume component. The traded price ranges from low to extremely high depending on the values and qualities of the gaharu produced. In Peninsular Malaysia approximately 0.5 million kg of gaharu was exported from 1998 to 2003 which contributed an estimated amount of RM 36 million to the national economy. Gaharu can be produced through conventional and non-conventional methods. Conventionally gaharu is produced by wounding parts of the Aquilaria tree involving slashing with parang or knife in order for the trees to be infected and begin to produce aromatic resin. On the contrary non-conventional method for the production of large volumes of quality gaharu from Aquilaria tree is also available and continuously explored. This paper highlights and reviews these two methods as well as discusses several key issues and challenges in an endeavour for continuous production of high-grade valuable gaharu from Aquilaria malaccensis Lam. in the country.

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Item Type:	Proceedings Paper
Additional Information:	Perpustakaan Sultan Abdul Samad Universiti Putra Malaysia 43400 UPM Serdang Selangor Malaysia. RS180 M3I61 2005 Call Number
AGROVOC Term:	Aromatic crops essential oils
AGROVOC Term:	Thymelaeaceae
AGROVOC Term:	Angiosperms
AGROVOC Term:	Fragrance
AGROVOC Term:	Medicinal plants
AGROVOC Term:	Essential oils
Geographical Term:	MALAYSIA
Depositing User:	Ms. Suzila Mohamad Kasim
Last Modified:	24 Apr 2025 05:14
URI:	http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/11719

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