NOR AZAH MA, SAIDATUL HUSNI S, MAILINAJ, SAHRIM L, ABDUL MAJIDJ & MOHD
FARIDZ Z. 2013. Classification of agarwood (gaharu) by resin content. Agarwood or gaharu
is a fragrant resinous heartwood that can develop in diseased trees from the genus Aquilaria
(Thymelaeaceae). The wood is often classified into various grades according to the colour,
density, gaharu formation and scent. These parameters are very subjective and depend on
individual perception. In this study, several grades of gaharu wood from natural sources and …

Agarwood or gaharu is a fragrant resinous heartwood that can develop in diseased trees
from the genus Aquilaria (Thymelaeaceae). The wood is often classified into various grades
according to the colour, density, gaharu formation and scent. These parameters are very
subjective and depend on individual perception. In this study, several grades of gaharu
wood from natural sources and inoculated materials were evaluated for resin content and
the data classified using Z-score transformation technique. The results demonstrated that …