Aquil@Guyane: Scientific and technical basis for the creation of a supply chain for top-of-the-range “Aquilaria (Agarwood)” essential oils and by-products in French Guiana
Date de début de projet
01/01/2017Date de fin du projet
31/12/2018Objectives
The project involves determining the scientific and technical basis for setting up a supply chain for the production of top-of-the-range “Aquilaria (Agarwood)” essential oils and by-products in French Guiana.
Location
French Guiana
Description
Agarwood refers to dense, heavy and fragrant resinous wood formed in the Aquilaria tree. The resin could develop through pathological, wounding and non-pathological mechanisms. However it is generally accepted that the immune system of the tree is activated after wounding and/or infection by microorganisms. Hereby an oleoresin rich in volatile and semi-volatile secondary metabolites (essentially sesquiterpenes and chromone derivatives) is formed and thought to be the result of activation of stress responses of the tree. Thus, agarwood can be considered as a pathological (wounding and/or infection) product.
Partnership
Collectivité Territoriale de Guyane ; Guyane Développement Innovation ; Agriculteurs de Guyane ; ECOGOG
Team
Genome and selection (GS)
Fundings
FEDER Guyane
Keywords
Aquilaria, agarwood