Articulating Fragrant Agarwood Formation as an Outcome of the Interaction between the Insect Zeuzera conferta and Aquilaria trees – A Review

Agarwood is the resinous infected wood obtained from Aquilaria species, which a highly priced product in flavour and fragrance market. Its formation complex process of interaction between plant, insect, microorganisms. Multiple studies concerning microorganisms with tree have been reported. However, significant insect Zeuzera conferta Walker (Lepidoptera: Cossidae) has overlooked, only exiguous accomplished. Considering dearth available literature on this interesting phenomenon review attempted. The taxonomical morphological descriptions proffered by researchers life cycle are discussed. lays emphasis chemical ecology Z. conferta, associating as possible continuum operating form signalling via release sensing Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs), Herbivore Induced Plant Volatiles (HIPVs) Microbial (MVOCs). also scrutinizes future perspectives understanding devising suitable management strategies to prevent uncontrolled infestation and, simultaneously, develop artificial rearing technology for strategy ensuring sustainable livelihood farmers dependent agarwood production.