Agarwood
Agarwood

Author: Rozi Mohamed

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2016-06-01

Total Pages: 175

ISBN-13: 9811008337

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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 trees from historical and recent perspectives is discussed, and tips are given for identifying cultivated species. In addition, color illustrations are given to highlight vegetative and reproductive characteristics as well as anatomical features, for identification purposes of both plant and agarwood sources. Another challenge that planters are facing is in 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 the use of 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 that is acceptable by producer and consumer countries further complicates the issue. Other useful information includes a systematic revelation of agarwood constituents and their complex chemistry, and highlights on a specific pharmaceutical property.

The Black Gold, Part I.
The Black Gold, Part I.

Author: Dave Fun

Publisher: Partridge Publishing Singapore

Published: 2020-01-17

Total Pages: 58

ISBN-13: 9781543755855

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Agarwood referred to as The Black Gold due to its lucrative industries, value expensive than gold. Some called Agarwood as "Diamond in the forest" and, some said "The Wood of God". The book is an Agarwood images reference book, meant for people that have an interest and curiosity on Agarwood. Agarwood discovered in Ancients Egypt for the use of incense and perfume. Many did not know of its existence. Furthermore, wild Agarwood will disappear soon. In years to come, there will be no wild Agarwood on our planet due to over-harvesting and over-exploitation of our lands into crop plantations. In public, few people have ever seen Agarwood, especially in its physical form. Major religions had manifested Agarwood in their Holy Scriptures. However, Agarwood named Aloeswood in Eden Garden of the Bible. Agarwood utilized for producing incense, cosmetics, tea, perfume, for medicinal purposes and many other wellness products, and widely used by the communities that are practicing wellness, meditation, yoga, and Spa. The Wellness industry is among the fastest-growing industries in the modern world. All images of this book are genuine and original. We support Agarwood cultivation in line with reducing carbon dioxide on our planet.

Prospects and Utilization of Tropical Plantation Trees
Prospects and Utilization of Tropical Plantation Trees

Author: Liew Kang Chiang

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2019-10-21

Total Pages: 324

ISBN-13: 0429810091

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Large numbers of tropical trees from natural forests or plantation forest are available for human consumption and management. This book focuses on the prospects and utilization of tropical plantation trees in context of economic and business, planting, managing stocks, and uses of trees converted to various wood-based products. It provides information on key areas of tropical plantation trees including growth performance, nursery practices, soil properties, planting stock production, raw material cellulose, anatomy, pulping and papermaking, fiber modification, and properties of wood composites. Features: Comprehensive information on prospects and utilization of tropical plantation tree species. Features information on potential products derived from tropical plantation trees including cellulose-based wood products, particleboard with bioplastic binder, and laminated veneer lumber. Discusses species usage of economic importance other than wood production. Presents information on nursery practices, growth performance, and soil properties of tropical trees. Illustrates methodologies for repeating investigations on work that has been done previously in tropical tree research. This book introduces information for entrepreneurs or researchers before undertaking work with these tree species illustrating technical methodologies allowing for repetition or previous successful works. This information proves valuable to researchers if further work is needed for improvement on these plant-derived products.

Smallholder Tree Growing for Rural Development and Environmental Services
Smallholder Tree Growing for Rural Development and Environmental Services

Author: Denyse J. Snelder

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2008-07-19

Total Pages: 498

ISBN-13: 1402082614

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Recent history reveals that both the large-scale reforestation projects of the 20th century have often been less successful than anticipated, and that tree growing by smallholders – as an alternative means to combat deforestation and promote sustainable land use – has received relatively little attention from the scientific and development communities. Taking a first step to addressing that balance, this collection of peer-reviewed papers adopts a comparative approach to explore the potential role that tree growing by farmers can play in sustainable forest management. The goal of this approach is to identify common threads and to start to develop a framework for future research and practice. Presenting case studies from the Philippines and comparative data from a number of Asian countries the book reveals that farmer tree growing has the potential to play a significant role in sustainable forest management, and discusses the surrounding issues which must be addressed in order to realise this potential. The book is primarily aimed at research scientists and graduate students interested in relevant aspects of forestry, agroforestry, agricultural diversity, natural resource management and conservation in agricultural landscapes, as well as those involved in sustainable development and international development studies. It will also provide a valuable reference for professionals, managers, consultants, policy makers and planners dealing with issues in sustainable development, natural resource management, land use change issues and participatory approaches to resource management.

Advanced Green Technology for Environmental Sustainability and Circular Economy
Advanced Green Technology for Environmental Sustainability and Circular Economy

Author: Maulin P. Shah

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2024-10-14

Total Pages: 279

ISBN-13: 1040132162

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This book elucidates the growing application of greener technology with a circular economic approach and examines the connection among environment, economy, and ecology for an emerging and supportable human society. It focuses on numerous features of environmental sustainability and, more responsibly, labels the technologies and methods essential to overcome growing environmental challenges, including biotechnological methods, cutting-edge research, applications, and procedures. Features: Proposes the latest advances in waste treatment, pollution reduction, and circular economy development based on green technology. Considers the relationship between green technological progress and various forms of circular economy. Describes resource recycling and recovery. Covers advanced technology in bioremediation. Includes reports and case studies highlighting the "how-to" on waste-to-energy generation. This book is aimed at professionals and graduate students in environmental engineering, project management, bioremediation, sustainable development, and waste management.

Advancing Frontiers in Mycology & Mycotechnology
Advancing Frontiers in Mycology & Mycotechnology

Author: Tulasi Satyanarayana

Publisher: Springer Nature

Published: 2019-10-12

Total Pages: 685

ISBN-13: 9811393494

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The book provides an introduction to the basics of fungi, discussing various types ranging from edible mushrooms to Neurospora – a model system for genetics and epigenetics. After addressing the classification and biodiversity of fungi, and fungi in different ecological niches, it describes the latest applications of fungi, their role in sustainable environments and in alleviating stress in plants, as well as their role in causing plant and animal diseases. Further chapters explore the advances in fungal interactions research and their implications for various systems, and discuss plant-pathogen interactions. The book also features a section on bioprospecting, and is an extremely interesting and informative read for anybody involved in the field of mycology, microbiology and biotechnology teaching and research.

Essential Oils in Food Preservation, Flavor and Safety
Essential Oils in Food Preservation, Flavor and Safety

Author: Victor R Preedy

Publisher: Academic Press

Published: 2015-09-28

Total Pages: 932

ISBN-13: 012416644X

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Essential Oils in Food Preservation, Flavor and Safety discusses the major advances in the understanding of the Essential Oils and their application, providing a resource that takes into account the fact that there is little attention paid to the scientific basis or toxicity of these oils. This book provides an authoritative synopsis of many of the complex features of the essential oils as applied to food science, ranging from production and harvesting, to the anti-spoilage properties of individual components. It embraces a holistic approach to the topic, and is divided into two distinct parts, the general aspects and named essential oils. With more than 100 chapters in parts two and three, users will find valuable sections on botanical aspects, usage and applications, and a section on applications in food science that emphasizes the fact that essential oils are frequently used to impart flavor and aroma. However, more recently, their use as anti-spoilage agents has been extensively researched. - Explains how essential oils can be used to improve safety, flavor, and function - Embraces a holistic approach to the topic, and is divided into two distinct parts, the general aspects and named essential oils - Provides exceptional range of information, from general use insights to specific use and application information, along with geographically specific information - Examines traditional and evidence-based uses - Includes methods and examples of investigation and application

Lactates—Advances in Research and Application: 2013 Edition
Lactates—Advances in Research and Application: 2013 Edition

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Publisher: ScholarlyEditions

Published: 2013-06-21

Total Pages: 286

ISBN-13: 1481689282

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Lactates—Advances in Research and Application: 2013 Edition is a ScholarlyEditions™ book that delivers timely, authoritative, and comprehensive information about Lactic Acid. The editors have built Lactates—Advances in Research and Application: 2013 Edition on the vast information databases of ScholarlyNews.™ You can expect the information about Lactic Acid in this book to be deeper than what you can access anywhere else, as well as consistently reliable, authoritative, informed, and relevant. The content of Lactates—Advances in Research and Application: 2013 Edition has been produced by the world’s leading scientists, engineers, analysts, research institutions, and companies. All of the content is from peer-reviewed sources, and all of it is written, assembled, and edited by the editors at ScholarlyEditions™ and available exclusively from us. You now have a source you can cite with authority, confidence, and credibility. More information is available at http://www.ScholarlyEditions.com/.

Progress in the Chemistry of Organic Natural Products 118
Progress in the Chemistry of Organic Natural Products 118

Author: A. Douglas Kinghorn

Publisher: Springer Nature

Published: 2022-04-13

Total Pages: 183

ISBN-13: 3030920305

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This volume consists of four chapters that cover a structurally diverse range of naturally occurring compounds. Chapter 1 delves into the chemistry of pyrogallols and their oxidized products, the hydroxy-o-quinones, including their role in cycloaddition reactions in the chemical synthesis of several fungal metabolites. Chapter 2 provides an in-depth description of the constituents of agarwood essential oil and smoke samples that are used in the perfumery industry, with an emphasis on the sesquiterpenoid and chromones constituents so far known. Chapter 3 discusses the defensive chemical ecology of two North American newt species that both produce tetrodotoxin, a well-known neurotoxin that causes paralysis and death in metazoans by disrupting electrical signals in the nerves and muscles. Chapter 4 discusses the limonoids and triterpenoids from the genus Walsura of the plant family Meliaceae, of which a number of species are utilized in several southeastern Asian countries in systems of folk medicine.

Fragrance and Wellbeing
Fragrance and Wellbeing

Author: Jennifer Peace Rhind

Publisher: Singing Dragon

Published: 2013-10-21

Total Pages: 452

ISBN-13: 0857010735

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For thousands of years fragrance has been used, across many varied cultures, for altering mental and emotional states, and as part of spiritual practice. This book explores the impact of fragrance on the psyche from biological, anthropological, perfumery and aromatherapy viewpoints. Beginning with an exploration of our olfactory system and a discussion of the language of odour, the book examines the ways in which fragrance can influence our perceptions and experiences. It introduces us to a broad range of fragrance types – woody, resinous, spicy, herbaceous, agrestic, floral and citrus, as well as the attars that form part of Unani Tibb medicine. Traditional and contemporary uses and the mood-enhancing properties of fragrance types are presented. The book then provides an overview of the theoretical and philosophical frameworks that have been used to analyse how and why we choose fragrance. Finally readers are given guidance on how to cultivate their olfactory palate, which reveals a new dimension in the use of fragrance to enhance wellbeing. This book offers a wealth of knowledge on plant aromatics and the powerful influence of fragrance on wellbeing. It will be of particular interest to aromatherapists, perfumers, psychotherapists, ethnobotanists and anthropologists.