1. Introduction to Agarwood Inoculation
Objective: Understand the principles of agarwood resin induction and the role of different inoculants.
Topics Covered:
- What is agarwood resin induction?
- Difference between biotic and abiotic triggers
- How inoculants accelerate resin formation
- Safety and handling protocols
Practical: Demonstration of inoculation tools and safety gear.
2. Chemical (Abiotic) Inoculants
Products: AgarStart™, FerroBoost™, ResinRush™
Objective: Learn how chemical inducers stimulate agarwood resin.
Topics Covered:
- Abiotic stress: how chemicals mimic natural injuries or mineral deficiencies
- Specific action of each product:
- AgarStart™ – initiates resin response
- FerroBoost™ – enhances tree metabolism & resin quality
- ResinRush™ – accelerates resin accumulation
- Safety handling of chemicals
Practical:
- Preparing and applying chemical formulations
- Measuring injection volume and depth
3. Biological (Biotic) Inoculants
Products: FusaPrime™
Objective: Learn the use of microbial/fungal inoculants for agarwood induction.
Topics Covered:
- Mechanism of FusaPrime™ (Fusarium-based)
- How fungi trigger natural defense response and resin formation
- Identifying healthy trees for inoculation
- Timing and density of inoculation
Practical:
- Hands-on inoculation using FusaPrime™ on sample agarwood logs
- Observation of fungal colonization over time
4. Dual (Biotic + Abiotic) Inoculants
Products: FusaTrinity™, MycoChem™
Objective: Combine microbial and chemical approaches for enhanced induction.
Topics Covered:
- Benefits of dual inoculation
- How FusaTrinity™ and MycoChem™ synergize fungal activity with chemical stress
- Timing and order of application
Practical:
- Applying dual inoculants on live trees
- Monitoring tree health and resin development
5. Fungal Consortium
Product: Harmonia™
Objective: Use multiple fungal strains for broader induction and tree resilience.
Topics Covered:
- Concept of a fungal consortium
- How Harmonia™ improves resin quality and quantity
- Differentiating strains for aroma and oil-grade resin
Practical:
- Applying Harmonia™ and observing interactions with the host tree
- Recording growth and resin patterns
6. Microbial Enzyme Inoculant
Product: FusaBlaze™
Objective: Enhance natural resin formation using enzymes.
Topics Covered:
- How microbial enzymes speed up cell wall breakdown and resin production
- Best practices for enzymatic application
- Safety and storage
Practical:
- Enzyme application on test logs
- Observing resin flow and texture
7. Monitoring & Quality Control
Objective: Learn to track induction success and resin quality.
Topics Covered:
- Checking tree health post-inoculation
- Tracking resin quantity and chemical profile
- Troubleshooting common issues
Practical:
- Field visits to inoculated trees
- Using simple observation checklists for resin formation