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Agarwood Research Laboratory আগার উড গবেষণা ল্যাবরেটরি Bangladesh Forest Research Institute

Bangladesh Forest Research Institute

Development of an Improved
Agarwood Inoculation
Technique Project

সম্পূর্ণ বৃক্ষে উন্নতমানের আগর রেজিন সঞ্চয়ন প্রযুক্তি উদ্ভাবন প্রকল্প

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Est. 2020
About AWRL

Advancing Agarwood Science in Bangladesh

The Agarwood Research Laboratory (AWRL) operates under the Bangladesh Forest Research Institute (BFRI), Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. We are dedicated to developing and disseminating improved inoculation and cultivation techniques for Aquilaria species.

Our work supports sustainable forest management, enhances farmer livelihoods, and preserves one of nature's most precious aromatic resources.

  • Government-mandated development project
  • Directed by the Hon'ble Prime Minister
  • Collaboration with international experts
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What We Do

Core Research Areas

Our multidisciplinary team investigates every stage of agarwood development, from tree physiology to market-ready resin production.

Inoculation Techniques

Developing novel biological and chemical inoculation methods to maximise resin (agar) yield in whole-tree systems.

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Quality Analysis

GC-MS profiling and sensory evaluation to benchmark resin quality against international standards.

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Sustainable Cultivation

Agro-forestry models and best-practice guides for small farmers to cultivate Aquilaria trees profitably.

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Genetic Resources

Conservation and characterisation of native Aquilaria germplasm across Bangladesh's forest regions.

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Flagship Initiative

Improved Agarwood Inoculation Technique Project

This Prime Minister-directed project aims to develop a complete, commercially viable inoculation technology that enables resin accumulation throughout the entire tree — dramatically increasing yield and quality while reducing harvesting pressure on natural forests.

Phase 1 — Baseline survey & species assessment
Phase 2 — Inoculant formulation & field trials
Phase 3 — Technology transfer & farmer training
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Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change

Bangladesh Forest Research Institute (BFRI)

CITES – Convention on Int'l Trade in Endangered Species

University of Chittagong – Dept. of Botany

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We welcome researchers, forest practitioners, and industry partners to advance sustainable agarwood science together.

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