Stimulation of Western Australian sandalwood (Santalum spicatum) oil production using multiple treatments

Abstract

Sandalwood is an important international commodity recognised for its aromatic oil, which is a key ingredient in many fragrances and cosmetics. Western Australian (WA) sandal-wood (Santalum spicatum) isidentified as a cheaper, lower-quality alternative to the superior Indian sandalwood (Santalum album). Natural stocks of both S. albumand S.spicatum have declined due to historical mismanagement. Subsequently, WA sandalwood has been established in plantations in Western Australia to attempt to meet the demands of the sandalwood industry. Plantation WA sandalwood is promoted as agroforestry, promising economic and environmental benefits. While these benefits are attractive, WA sandalwood has an estimated 25-year rotation.

Document Type

Other

Date of Publication

2020

Volume

83

Issue

1

School

Centre for Ecosystem Management / School of Science

Copyright

subscription content

Publisher

Taylor & Francis

Comments

Smith, P. A. (2020). Stimulation of Western Australian sandalwood (Santalum spicatum) oil production using multiple treatments. Australian Forestry, 83(1), 46. https://doi.org/10.1080/00049158.2020.1728470

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Link to publisher version (DOI)

10.1080/00049158.2020.1728470