African Sandalwood or Nepalese Sandalwood: a Brief Synthesis
Notulae Scientia Biologicae, 2016 African sandalwood or East African sandalwood (Osyris lanceolata Hochst. & Steud.; Santalaceae), also known as Nepalese sandalwood (Osyris wightiana var. rotundifolia P.C. Tam), is a hemi-parasitic tree known for its fragrant wood.
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Biological Properties of Sandalwood Oil and Microbial Synthesis of Its Major Sesquiterpenoids [PDF]
BiomoleculesSandalwood essential oil is extracted from the heartwood part of mature sandalwood and is known for its pleasant fragrance and exceptional medicinal activities, including antimicrobial, antitumor, and anti-inflammatory properties. The (Z)-α-santalol and (
Xiaoguang Yan, Mingyue Ge
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Safeguarding sandalwood: A review of current and emerging tools to support sustainable and legal forestry [PDF]
Plants, People, Planet, 2023 Societal Impact Statement Sandalwood and other high value tree species are under significant threat from illegal harvest. Illegal logging is an increasing problem contributing to deforestation, biodiversity loss, human rights abuses and funding ...
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Identification of Transcription Factors of Santalene Synthase Gene Promoters and SaSSY Cis-Elements through Yeast One-Hybrid Screening in Santalum album L. [PDF]
PlantsThe main components of sandalwood heartwood essential oil are terpenoids, approximately 80% of which are α-santalol and β-santalol. In the synthesis of the main secondary metabolites of sandalwood heartwood, the key gene, santalene synthase (SaSSY), can ...
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Temporal variations in morpho-physiology of sandalwood and gene expression analysis revealed Shisham as host preference under water deficit and salinity stress [PDF]
BMC Plant BiologyBackground Sandalwood (Santalum album L.), a valuable aromatic tree species, faces significant growth and physiological challenges under abiotic stresses like water deficit and salinity, especially when both stressors are present. Host plant associations
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Growth Performance of Sandalwood (Santalum album) Plant in Western Nepal [PDF]
The Scientific World JournalSandalwood is one of the exotic species of Nepal. Among all, Sandalwood (Santalum album) is found cultivated in a private land by local farmers. Sandalwood oil is used in perfumes, cosmetics, aromatherapy, and pharmaceuticals.
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Host Plant Modulated Physio-Biochemical Process Enhances Adaptive Response of Sandalwood (Santalum album L.) under Salinity Stress [PDF]
PlantsSalinity is one of the most significant abiotic stress that affects the growth and development of high-value tree species, including sandalwood, which can also be managed effectively on saline soils with the help of suitable host species.
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Cytotoxic Effects of Srikhandasavam on Ethanol-Induced Neurotoxicity in Hippocampal Cell Cultures [PDF]
Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied SciencesBackground: Srikhandasavam is a traditional Ayurvedic herbal formulation known for its potential therapeutic properties, particularly in enhancing overall vitality and digestive health.
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Cosmetics, 2021 Distilled from the heartwood of Santalum album, Indian sandalwood oil is an essential oil that historically has been used as a natural active ingredient in cosmetics to condition and brighten the skin.
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Jurnal Ilmu Pertanian Indonesia, 2020 The primary host of sandalwood seeds (Santalum album L.) which is widely used in the nursery process is Alternanthera sp. However, the local name given to this primary host is same as that given to Portulaca sp.
Yudi Riadi FanggidaE, Impron, Tania June
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