Chemical Induction | TriSalix™ | Formulation | Development | Profile
TriSalix™ Agarwood Inoculant – Triple-Salt Inducer for Optimized Resin Formation
What is TriSalix™?
BarIno™ TriSalix™ is a next-generation abiotic agarwood inoculant formulated with a synergistic blend of three stress-inducing salts:
- Ferric Chloride (FeCl₃) – oxidative stressor
- Magnesium Chloride (MgCl₂) – ionic signal modulator
- Sodium Chloride (NaCl) – osmotic stress inducer
This formulation mimics multiple environmental and physiological stress conditions simultaneously, triggering robust defensive responses in Aquilaria malaccensis and accelerating agarwood resin production.
Mechanism of Action
TriSalix™ leverages the principle of multi-pathway stress induction, activating the tree’s natural defense systems by:
- Ferric Chloride (FeCl₃):
- Induces oxidative bursts in xylem tissues
- Promotes lignification and free radical production
- Creates micro-lesions at the cellular level
- Magnesium Chloride (MgCl₂):
- Enhances enzymatic cofactor activity in secondary metabolite biosynthesis
- Supports cell signaling for programmed stress response
- Sodium Chloride (NaCl):
- Causes osmotic stress, leading to dehydration at the cellular level
- Enhances abscisic acid (ABA) activity, simulating drought conditions
- Triggers resin precursor biosynthesis
Together, these effects simulate pathogen attacks and drought stress without biological contamination, making TriSalix™ ideal for plantations seeking predictable and clean induction methods.
Formulation Properties
- Form: Aqueous solution
- Color: Transparent to pale yellow
- pH: 3.5–4.5
- Stability: Stable under ambient temperature
- Sterility: Filter-sterilized, non-biological
Benefits
- Faster resin induction onset (30–45 days)
- Cost-effective vs. microbial methods
- Sterile and shelf-stable
- Compatible with all injection systems
- Effective on younger trees (≥5 years)
- Enhances resin density, color darkening, and chromatic complexity
Application Timeline Overview
| Month | Development Stage |
|---|---|
| 0 | Inoculation (Dry Season Preferred) |
| 1 | Initial oxidative response and callusing |
| 2–3 | Early-stage resin streak formation |
| 4–6 | Resin volume increase, color development |
| 8–12 | Progressive resin darkening & hardening |
| 12–15 | Optimal harvest window (depending on tree health and market goal) |
Safety & Compatibility
- Non-pathogenic
- Safe for trained applicators
- Can be combined with follow-up microbial inoculation (e.g., BarIno™ BioFusion™) for a hybrid strategy