De La Salle University

Leveraging Academic Expertise for Scientific Advancement in the Agarwood Industry

Overview

The partnership between De La Salle University (DLSU) aims to develop scientifically-backed techniques for Agarwood cultivation, resin extraction, and quality standards. This collaboration with DLSU’s cutting-edge research capabilities to drive innovation, sustainability, and commercial viability in the Philippine Agarwood industry.


Key Focus Areas

1️⃣ Advanced Agarwood Cultivation & Propagation

Tissue Culture & Organogenesis Research

  • Developing high-efficiency propagation methods to produce disease-resistant and fast-growing Agarwood trees.
  • Establishing a biotechnology lab for mass propagation of superior Agarwood seedlings.

Sustainable Agroforestry Systems

  • Integrating Agarwood with other high-value crops for sustainable and profitable farming.
  • Conducting soil health assessments and optimizing irrigation & fertilization techniques.

2️⃣ Artificial Resin Induction & Quality Enhancement

Biochemical Studies on Resin Formation

  • Identifying optimal environmental conditions and biological triggers for resin production.
  • Studying fungal inoculation techniques to induce natural agarwood resin formation.

Innovative Resin Induction Methods

  • Developing non-destructive resin extraction techniques to preserve tree health.
  • Experimenting with bio-stimulants and precision wounding methods for enhanced yield.

3️⃣ Extraction Technologies & Standardization of Oud Oil Quality

Supercritical CO₂ Extraction & Hydro-Distillation

  • Comparing different extraction techniques to maximize oil yield and purity.
  • Enhancing solvent-free, high-efficiency oil extraction methods.

Chemical Profiling & Quality Control

  • Developing standardized quality grading for Philippine Oud oil based on GC-MS (Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry) analysis.
  • Setting national standards for essential oil purity, fragrance notes, and therapeutic properties.

4️⃣ Commercialization & Industry Adoption

Tech Transfer to Local Farmers & Cooperatives

  • Conducting hands-on training programs to educate farmers on scientific propagation and resin induction.
  • Establishing pilot farms to showcase innovative cultivation techniques.

Intellectual Property & Business Development

  • Filing patents for novel Agarwood propagation and resin extraction technologies.
  • Facilitating start-ups and commercial partnerships for technology commercialization.

Expected Outcomes

Improved Agarwood tree survival rates & resin yield
High-quality oud oil that meets international fragrance industry standards
Increased profitability for Filipino Agarwood farmers
Philippines’ recognition as a leading Agarwood research hub
Strong university-industry partnerships for long-term sector growth

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