Understanding Agarwood Resin Formation
Understanding agarwood resin formation is essential to avoid confusion. Here are the key points: 1. Resin does not form in the heartwood (cellulose) within the xylem; it forms around it. The xylem serves only as the structural strength of the tree. 2. Resin develops in the sapwood, which is part of the cambium. This area is the most active in the tree's growth process, bringing nutrients from the ground and playing a vital role in resin formation. 3. Heartwood rot or decay can occur when organic inoculum is introduced into the xylem. While oxidation leads to the deterioration of cellulose, the tree itself remains alive. Even after two years, when felled, the cambium stays intact and healthy, allowing the tree to grow larger and stronger. 4. It's important to differentiate between heartwood rot and heartwood decay. Even if decay occurs, resin formation continues as usual. 5. In the case of PROVE-N1 and its rebrands, the inoculum does not kill the tree; it stresses it, which tr...