Author: Manuelito R. Putong

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ASEAN agarwood leaders

ASEAN-focused who’s-who you can tap for propagation, inoculation, and harvest know-how. I kept it practical: who they are, why they matter, and what kind of partnership makes sense.

 1. Asia Plantation Capital (APC) – Malaysia/Thailand (private sector)

Scale operator with R&D, patented inoculation, and an agarwood factory/distillery in Johor for chips & oil—useful benchmark for end-to-end integration. Partnership angle: study tours, process benchmarking, contract distillation best practices.  

 2. Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM) – Malaysia (public research)

Long-running agarwood program: species work on A. malaccensis, grading systems, inoculation/cultivation trials; national CITES/NDF inputs. Partnership angle: protocol/advisory MOU, training on grading & quality, lab support.  

 3. Assoc. Prof. Pakamas Chetpattananondh, Prince of Songkla University – Thailand (academic/processing)

Chemical engineering researcher linked with APC’s research agenda; Thailand studies on hydrodistillation kinetics and oil quality appear around PSU circles. Partnership angle: short course on distillation, oil QC methods, yield optimization.  

 4. AFoCO (Asian Forest Cooperation Organization) – Cambodia focus (regional public initiative)

Leading a current project to restore native A. crassna & A. malaccensis in SW Cambodia; active on livelihoods, restoration, and policy coordination. Partnership angle: join knowledge exchanges, restoration/intercrop models, access to training materials.  

 5. Vietnam Academy of Forest Sciences (VAFS) & Vietnam research network – Vietnam (public research + industry links)

Vietnam has >10,000 ha of A. crassna; strong literature on hydrodistillation & oil chemistry; VAFS is an industry reference point used for wood/ID certificates (e.g., Oud Vietnam). Partnership angle: compare crassna vs. malaccensis oil profiles; QC/standards exchange.  

 6. FORDA/BRIN & Indonesian researchers (incl. Mulyadi Turjaman) – Indonesia (public research)

Indonesia’s forestry research has mapped millions of planted agarwood trees and published feasibility/dynamic-systems models for cultivation; deep experience with Fusarium-based induction and monitoring. Partnership angle: protocol exchange on biological inoculation and plantation economics.  

 7. Putz Agarwood Farm Corporation (PAFC) – Philippines (private sector)

Licensed PH plantation developer with operations in Antique; shares practical PH context on permits and commercialization. Partnership angle: peer-to-peer on DENR compliance (W/C WCuP), local seedling sources, and site management in Visayas conditions.  

 8. Dadvance Agarwood Solutions (with FRIM collaboration) – Malaysia (private sector + research linkage)

Reports successful A. malaccensis harvest outcomes under FRIM-linked collaboration; shows how SMEs can plug into public research. Partnership angle: pilot inoculation trials and metrics for resin formation.  

 9. AAVI Siam – Thailand (private sector, oud distillation)

Producer focused on “top-grade” oud oils and derivatives; potential window into Thai processing SOPs & market requirements. Partnership angle: compare Thai oil specs, buyers’ preferences, and small-batch vs. scale tradeoffs.  

Sources: Chatgpt

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Agarwood Thesis Defense

Congratulations!

Warmest congratulations to Kiara Kirsten Nacario (BS Chemistry, Minor in Business Studies) and Annika Jeuel Duyan (BS Biochemistry) for successfully defending their undergraduate thesis on agarwood inoculant under the esteemed supervision of Dr. Joel Garcia.

Your dedication to scientific research and innovation in agarwood chemistry and biotechnology contributes to the advancement of sustainable fragrance science and agroforestry in the Philippines.

We are proud of your achievement and excited to see your future contributions in the fields of chemical research, biotechnology, and sustainable industry development!

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A Growing Industry for Growing Wealth: Cultivating Prosperity in Emerging Sectors

The phrase “A Growing Industry for Growing Wealth” encapsulates a powerful economic principle: that the key to sustained financial growth lies in aligning with industries that are themselves on an upward trajectory. In today’s rapidly evolving global economy, emerging industries — particularly those rooted in sustainability, innovation, and natural resource stewardship — offer vast potential for wealth creation.

1. Aligning with Growth: Wealth from Emerging Markets

Industries in their growth phase are characterized by expanding demand, innovation, and increasing investment. They often enjoy government incentives, attract investor attention, and offer a favorable environment for entrepreneurship. Examples include:

  • Sustainable agriculture & agroforestry
  • Essential oils & natural cosmetics
  • Biotech & organogenesis
  • Green construction & eco-tourism

Getting involved early in such sectors can result in significant returns, as early adopters often benefit from:

  • First-mover advantages
  • Market influence
  • Brand loyalty establishment
  • Lower competition

2. Case in Point: The Rise of the Perfumery Crop Industry

Take the example of the Agarwood and essential oil industry — once considered niche, now booming due to increased demand for natural, luxury products in perfumery, wellness, and religious practices. The global market for agarwood products is projected to reach billions in the next decade.

By investing in the upstream (cultivation, organogenesis, inoculation) and downstream (extraction, branding, distribution) aspects of this value chain, individuals and companies are tapping into an expanding market — creating not just personal wealth, but also jobs, exports, and rural development.

3. Agriculture Reimagined: Profit with Purpose

Modern agribusiness is no longer just about crops and yields. It’s about sustainable systems that generate long-term returns while restoring ecosystems. Agroforestry plantations, organic fertilizers, and green real estate developments are redefining how land can generate wealth. These are growing industries rooted in:

  • Environmental consciousness
  • Health and wellness trends
  • Local resource utilization
  • Government support for green initiatives

4. Inclusive Growth: Empowering Farmers and Entrepreneurs

A truly “growing” industry also uplifts those at the grassroots. When structured inclusively (e.g., through cooperatives, contract farming, or community estates), wealth creation is not limited to big investors — it becomes a shared journey. This not only improves livelihoods but also strengthens the foundation of the industry itself.

5. Future-Proofing Wealth Creation

In uncertain global markets, industries that focus on regeneration — of health, soil, forests, and culture — are more resilient. They’re aligned with the world’s future needs, making them safer bets for long-term wealth creation.

In Summary

“A Growing Industry for Growing Wealth” is both a philosophy and a strategy. It’s about identifying sectors that are rising — particularly those rooted in sustainability, innovation, and natural abundance — and using them as platforms for inclusive, long-term economic empowerment. Whether you’re an investor, a farmer, an entrepreneur, or a policymaker, aligning with these growing industries means planting the seeds not just for wealth, but for a more regenerative future.

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Collab between BarIno™  and Alysons Chemical

BarIno™ Partners with Alysons’ Chemical Enterprises, Inc. to Advance Scientific Inoculant Solutions for the Philippine Agarwood Industry

Cavite, Philippines — BarIno™, a pioneering biotech brand specializing in advanced agarwood resin induction technologies, today announced a strategic collaboration with Alysons’ Chemical Enterprises, Inc. , one of the country’s leading suppliers of high-grade industrial and agricultural chemicals. The partnership aims to revolutionize the agarwood cultivation sector by ensuring consistent access to scientifically formulated inoculants using high-purity inputs like Ferric Chloride (FeCl₃) and Sodium Chloride (NaCl).

This collaboration supports the continued rollout of BarIno™ ResinRush™, an abiotic inoculant blend designed to stimulate resin formation in Aquilaria malaccensis. Combining the catalytic power of FeCl₃ with osmotic stress via NaCl, ResinRush™ accelerates and standardizes agarwood production in plantation settings.

“Our partnership with Alysons Chemicals elevates the quality and scalability of BarIno™ technologies. It guarantees our growers a reliable supply of critical components and strengthens our shared mission to industrialize agarwood cultivation through safe, science-driven methods,” said Manuelito Laurenti E. Putong, President, Aetherial Natural Oils Corp. (ANOC), developer of BarIno™.

Under this collaboration:

  • Alysons Chemical will provide laboratory-grade chemical inputs and formulation support for BarIno™ inoculants.
  • Both parties will co-develop standard operating protocols (SOPs) for inoculant application across diverse farm conditions.
  • Training programs for AGAP member-growers and Putz Agarwood Farm Corp. (PAFC) clients will be launched to promote proper usage and maximize resin yield.

“We are honored to collaborate with BarIno™ to support sustainable innovation in the agarwood sector,” said Arsenio Isidro Yap, President, Alysons Chemical Enterprises, Inc. “Our expertise in chemical sourcing and quality assurance is the perfect complement to BarIno’s groundbreaking biological formulations.”

This partnership is expected to accelerate the development of eco-compatible agarwood plantations across Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao, aligning with DENR standards and the growing international demand for sustainably sourced resinous wood and essential oils.

About BarIno™
BarIno™ is a proprietary brand developed by Aetherial Natural Oils Corp. (ANOC), focused on delivering high-performance biological and abiotic inoculants for use in Agarwood and other high-value tree crops. Its flagship products include ResinRush™ and FusaTrinity™, used by leading growers across the Philippines.

About Alysons’ Chemical Enterprises, Inc. 
Established in 1977, Alysons Chemical Enterprises, Inc. is a trusted nationwide distributor of industrial, agricultural, and laboratory-grade che