But for this tree to produce any agarwood, it must first become infected with mold. So, how does this infection process work? What is agarwood used for? And what makes it so valuable? Aquilaria ...

particularly Aquilaria sinensis. This unique wood is produced when the tree is wounded and subsequently infected by fungi, triggering a defense mechanism that leads to the formation of resin.

Widely known as Agarwood, Eaglewood, Gaharu, or Indian Aloe wood, the genus Aquilaria consists of fifteen species restricted to the rain forests ... Indiscriminate harvesting and illegal trade have ...