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Biology of Genus Boswellia

This book provides insight into the biology and genomics of the genus Boswellia (family Burseraceae), a natural resource used for the production of frankincense, an oleo-gum resin. The Boswellia species are ecologically, medicinally, commercially and culturally important. Significantly contributing...

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Main Authors: Al-Harrasi, Ahmed. (Author, http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/aut), Khan, Abdul Latif. (http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/aut), Asaf, Sajjad. (http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/aut), Al-Rawahi, Ahmed. (http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/aut)
Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Language:English
Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2019.
Edition:1st ed. 2019.
Subjects:
Plant anatomy.
Plant development.
Plant systematics.
Plant taxonomy.
Plant breeding.
Plant ecology.
Plant genetics.
Plant Anatomy/Development.
Plant Systematics/Taxonomy/Biogeography.
Plant Breeding/Biotechnology.
Plant Ecology.
Plant Genetics and Genomics.
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-16725-7
Table of Contents:
  • Preface
  • Introduction
  • History and Archeology
  • Taxonomy, distribution, and ecology
  • Resin collection and tapping practices
  • Tree growth and physiology
  • Tree growth and climatic adaptations
  • Microbial symbionts
  • Genetic diversity and population structure
  • Genome sequencing and comparative assessment in Boswellia
  • Economics and social use
  • Propagation and conservation
  • Phytochemical and medicinal aspects of resin
  • Phytochemical and medicinal aspects of essential oil
  • Pyrolysis of frankincense
  • Frankincense-based products
  • Glossary
  • Index.

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