Technical Data Sheet (TDS)
Product Name: BarIno™ FusaPrime™ Product Type: Biotic Agarwood InoculantActive Agent: Fusarium oxysporum (non-lethal agarwood-inducing strain)Form: Liquid spore suspension / Spore stick (solid carrier optional)Target Species: Aquilaria malaccensis , A. crassna , A. sinensis
1. Product Description
BarIno™ FusaPrime™ is a biological inoculant containing a proprietary strain of Fusarium oxysporum , specially selected to induce oleoresin (agarwood) formation in Aquilaria trees. The product exploits controlled vascular stress via fungal colonization to trigger natural defense responses and resin accumulation.
2. Specifications
Parameter Details Active Strain ID Fusarium oxysporum (non-lethal resin-inducing strain)Spore Count ≥ 10⁶ CFU/mL (liquid) or ≥ 10⁶ CFU/stick (solid) Carrier Material (optional) Autoclaved sawdust, bamboo stick, or sterilized sponge Formulation Type Liquid suspension or stick insert (solid-state) pH Range 5.8 – 6.5 Color Off-white to pale yellow (liquid) Shelf Life 4 weeks (liquid @ 4°C), 2–3 months (dry stick @ ambient)
3. Recommended Usage
Application Method Details Drill Hole Diameter 8–10 mm Hole Depth 3–5 cm Dosage per Tree 20–40 mL (liquid) or 1–2 sticks/tree Frequency Once every 6–8 months Injection Timing Start of dry season or post-monsoon Sterility Note Use sterile tools and gloves during application
4. Expected Results
Parameter Performance Resin Yield High (200–300g dry resin/tree/year average) Fragrance Profile Complex, earthy, sweet-woody with high chromone content Resin Color Brown to black Onset of Resin 2–4 months post-inoculation Longevity 6–18 months active colonization effect
5. Advantages
✅ Organic and eco-friendly
✅ Highly potent in natural chromone induction
✅ Compatible with co-inoculants (e.g., BarIno™ WoodWorthy™, OxiCore™)
✅ Ideal for high-value markets and sustainable production models
6. Precautions & Storage
❗ Store refrigerated (liquid) or in dry, shaded area (stick)
❗ Avoid cross-contamination between batches
❗ Do not apply during heavy rains or flooding conditions
❗ Not intended for use on non-target species
7. Regulatory Notes
Agricultural or forest-use only
Ensure compliance with biosafety handling regulations in your region
Use only under supervision of trained technicians or mycologists