Description
Preface Introduction History and Archeology Taxonomy, distribution, and ecology Taxonomy of Boswellia Distribution Habitat and abundance Ecological significance Tree population management Resin collection and tapping practices Tapping tree Resin composition Resin grades Post-harvest technologies Tree growth and physiology Tree growth and climatic adaptations Abiotic stresses Biotic invasions Biochemical responses Endogenous phytohormonal variations Gene expression against wounding Microbial symbionts Endophytic bacterial communities Endophytic fungal microbiome Rhizospheric microbiome and its variation Potential microbes and their role Genomics of microbial symbionts Genetic diversity and population structure Molecular marker assessment Heterozygosity and gene flow across population Population structure and variation Threats to populations Genome sequencing and comparative assessment in Boswellia Chloroplast genome sequencing Comparative analysis of chloroplast genome Phylogenetic analysis with related species Molecular markers development Whole genome sequencing Economics and social use Uses by local communities Medicinal importance Trade across Mediterranean Propagation and conservation Tissue culture Cultivation practices In situ conservation strategies Ex situ conservation strategies Breeding and plant growth Soil preparation and plantation Phytochemical and medicinal aspects of Resin Biosynthesis of key triterpenes Phytochemical analysis of triterpenes Isolated natural triterpenes and their biological activities Frankincense extracts and their biological activities Phytochemical and medicinal aspects of essential oil Distillation methods Biosynthesis of key volatile constitutes Mass Spectrometry of essential oil Olfactometry and key odorants Biological activities of essential oil Frankincense oil as food additives Pyrolysis of Frankincense Methodologies Chemical analysis Frankincense-based products Fragrance products Cosmetic products Pharmaceutical products Glossary Index
