Agarwood Inoculation and Inducement Technology

“Adapting Bamboo Stick Method for agarwood inducer and inoculum in Agarwood industries.”

Part A: Bamboo Stick Method

1. Introduction to Bamboo Stick Method

Bamboo Stick Method was one of the prominent “knocking methods” in Agarwood industries. Although there are various traditional knocking methods practiced by agarwood farmers, the Bamboo Stick Method with the specific formulation was introduced by a prominent agarwood player; Mr. Witsawa*, Thailand. His Bamboo Stick Method is widely used in Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Cambodia and other Southeast Asia countries. The Bamboo Stick Method proved to be effective in stimulating the formation of agarwood resin in approximately 2-3-year period after inducement/inoculation process.

"Menyesuaikan Kaedah Bamboo Stick untuk meransang resin gaharu dengan menggunakan inducer dan inokulum dalam industri gaharu."

Pengenalan kepada kaedah Bamboo Stick

Kaedah Bamboo Stick adalah salah satu daripada "kaedah mengetuk-knocking methods" terkemuka dalam industri gaharu. Walaupun terdapat pelbagai kaedah knocking methods tradisional yang diamalkan oleh petani gaharu tradisional, Kaedah Bamboo Stick dengan formulasi khusus telah diperkenalkan oleh pemain gaharu terkemuka; Encik Witsawa, Thailand. Kaedah Bamboo Stick beliau digunakan secara meluas di Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Kemboja dan lain-lain negara-negara Asia Tenggara. Kaedah Bamboo Stick ini telah terbukti berkesan dalam merangsang pembentukan resin gaharu dalam tempoh kurang lebih 2-3-tahun selepas proses dorongan (inducement) / inokulasi.    

 *Credit and acknowledgement go to Mr. Witsawa, Thailand, for the introduction of Bamboo Stick Method in agarwood industry.

2. Agarwood/Gaharu Inoculant/ Inducers Research and Development at Gaharu Anugerah Sarawak

Bamboo sticks Inducers Produced:

1. GAS_de Denai (F5) Agarwood/Gaharu Inducers®_Nbase (single/double Xs)

2. GAS_de Denai (F4) Agarwood/Gaharu Inducers®_Mbase (single/double Xs)

A Research Project in Progress:

GAS_de Denai  Agarwood/Gaharu Inoculant/ Inducers® Second Generation

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Result of GAS_de Denai Agarwood/Gaharu Inducers® Second Generation

Result of GAS_de Denai Agarwood/Gaharu Inducers® Second Generation

Result of GAS_de DenaiAgarwood/Gaharu Inducers® Second Generation

Result of GAS_de DenaiAgarwood/Gaharu Inducers® Second Generation

Result of 13 months post induced with GAS de_Denai Inducer

The gravity indirectly affected the flow and lastly the formation of the resin in the branch.



Result of 13 months post induced with GAS de_Denai Inducer

The gravity indirectly affected the flow and lastly the formation of the resin in the branch.

3. Inoculation and Inducement Process at Gaharu Anugerah Sarawak

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4. Advantages of GAS_de Denai  Agarwood/Gaharu Inducer®:-

1. Capable to stimulate agarwood resin formation.

2. High survival rate of the agarwood/gaharu trees after inoculation/ inducement process.

3. Suitable for young agarwood/gaharu trees.

4. Organic and non-toxic.

GAS_de Denai Agarwood/Gaharu Inducers® Second Generation

5. Hasil suntikan 7 bulan dengan GAS de_Denai Agarwood Inducer.
-moderate dose of inducer
-bamboostick size 4mm

6. Trial Pack GAS_de Denai Agarwood/Gaharu Inducers® is available

Pek Percubaan GAS_de Denai Inducers® Boleh Didapati Sekarang

"Value for Money"

GAS_de Denai Agarwood/Gaharu Inducers® Second Generation

           Quantity GAS_de Denai Inducers® = 100 bamboo sticks per pack (RM85 / USD30)

Postage and  Handling Cost:
 (within Peninsular Malaysia) =RM15
(for Sarawak & Sabah) =RM25

The length and thickness of the bamboo stick = 20cm; 6mm

Drilling and inducement guideline are provided in the trial pack.

Part B: Direct Injection Method With GAS Liquid Inducer

1. It is a method where the specific amount of liquid inducer will be injected into the drilled holes. The roles of the liquid inducer are of twofold, these are to induce stress (based on its organic compound and fungus) and promote recovery reaction for resin formation.

 2. The positive effects of the inducer can be observed from its flow, the development of oil ring around the drilled holes, its ability to attract fungus and ants, its ability to promote the growth of news shoots or green leaves. 

 3. One important consideration is to make sure that the drilled holes will not be penetrated by rain water. This is because the rain water is potential to contribute to the decay of the agarwood tree.

 4. Although this method may produce agarwood chip which is suitable for oil distillation, the main purpose is for the production of agarwood chips which is close to the natural agarwood chip. This is one of the main advantages of this technique.

Some Results of Direct Injection Method With GAS Liquid Inducer :

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