Nutrient requirement and fertilizer management for agarwood plantations: a review

Yunus, Muhamad Fahmi and Salleh, Mohd Syahmi and Ponari, Md Hoirul Azri and Kuswandi, Paramita Cahyaningrum and Mohamad Hamdan, Mohd Syafik (2024) Nutrient requirement and fertilizer management for agarwood plantations: a review. AGRIVITA Journal of Agricultural Science, 46 (2). pp. 413-423. ISSN 0126-0537 E-ISSN 2477-8516

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Abstract

Agarwood is a highly valued fragrant wood and has been traded for its economic and medicinal value. The resin in agarwood is used to produce high value downstream products such as fragrances, oils, medicines, teas, cosmetic carvings, and luxury goods where the demand for these products remains consistent. Most of the agarwood-producing trees come from the genera of Aquilaria and Gyrinops, which belong to the Thymelaeaceae (Malvales) family. In addition, Aquilaria malaccensis and Gyrinops versteegii are the most cultivated agarwood producing trees in Malaysia and Indonesia, respectively. Nevertheless, the survival of the species is threatened by the overharvesting of the forest, which leads to strict regulation by the exporting nations for international trade. Interestingly, agarwood plantation is a viable option which able to generate income for local population without causing any harm to the ecosystems. However, a lack of research on seedling preparation for large-scale plantations, and the optimum nutrient management practices have slowed down the agarwood industry. Hence, this review article will highlight the most effective strategy for enhancing agarwood cultivation by focusing on proper nutrient management to boost agarwood production.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Agarwood production, Aquilaria malaccensis, Gyrinops versteegii, Nutrient management, Thymelaeaceae family
Subjects:	S Agriculture > S Agriculture (General) S Agriculture > SB Plant culture
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Science Kulliyyah of Science > Department of Plant Science
Depositing User:	Dr Muhamad Fahmi Yunus
Date Deposited:	03 Jul 2024 09:45
Last Modified:	04 Jul 2024 12:34
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/112868

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