Microscopic observation of `Gaharu` wood from Aquilaria malaccensis

• Main Authors: Mohamed, Rozi, Wong, Mun Theng, Halis, Rasmina
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Universiti Putra Malaysia Press 2013
• Online Access: http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/21332/1/87.%20Microscopic%20Observation%20of%20%E2%80%98Gaharu%E2%80%99%20Wood%20from%20Aquilaria.pdf; http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/21332/; http://www.pertanika.upm.edu.my/Pertanika%20PAPERS/JTAS%20Vol.%2036%20(1)%20Feb.%202013/04%20page%2043-50.pdf

Aquilaria produces fragrant wood known as `Gaharu` in its stem and branches, often in mature and damaged trees. In this study, anatomical characteristics in juvenile and mature trees were investigated by comparing their anatomical structures after various staining methods and direct observations und...