Review Article | Published: 30 September 2023

Agarwood based agroforestry: a review

Rathinam Saviour Caesar Jayaraj and Shagufta  Ahmed

Journal of Non-Timber Forest Products | Volume: 30 | Issue: 2 | Page No. 53-60 | 2023
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps2000-2023-315EU7 | Cite this article

Abstract

Agarwood is a resinous heartwood of various species of Thymelaeaceae primarily Aquilaria and Gyrinops with aromatic, cultural and medicinal uses. Owing to overexploitation in the wild the trees have become endangered, and cultivation has started all over the natural range and even outside under various agroforestry systems. The present review provides an overview of all the agroforestry systems based on agarwood worldwide and lists the species used in interplanting with agarwood. It also suggests means of raising successful plantations and the associated risks.

Keywords

Northeast India, Plantations, Silvi-horticulture, Tea gardens

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Jayaraj, R.S.C. and Ahmed, S., 2023. Agarwood based agroforestry: a review. Journal of Non-Timber Forest Products, 30(2), pp.53-60. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps2000-2023-315EU7

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Manuscript Received on 21 August 2023

Manuscript Revised on 20 September 2023

Manuscript Accepted on 22 September 2023

Manuscript Published on 30 September 2023

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