Main description:

This new volume is a comprehensive desktop reference book on the Boswellia species, specifically gum olibanum and frankincense. It introduces the significance of the species and covers the botany, phytochemistry, propagation, extraction, and pharmacological uses of Boswellia species. It also discusses the species' genetic diversity using molecular markers, in vitro propagation and biotechnological aspects of Boswellia species, the trade and commerce of frankincense, and as well as its threats and conservation.

With chapters written by knowledgeable researchers in this area, this volume provides the information needed for conservationists, botanists, foresters, and tribal groups to develop scientific methods for extraction and propagation of this species.

Contents:

1. Frankincense (Olibanum): An Aromatic Resin with Economic Importance 2. Botany of Boswellia 3. Extraction of Oleogum Resin (Frankincense/Olibanum) from Boswellia Species 4. Pharmacognosy of Boswellia Species 5. Phytochemistry of Boswellia Species 6. Traditional Uses and Pharmacology of Boswellia Species 7. Propagation of Boswellia Species 8. In Vitro Propagation and Biotechnological Aspects of Boswellia Species 9. Assessment of Boswellia Species Genetic Diversity Using Molecular Markers 10. Endophytes Associated with Boswellia Species: Developments and Prospects 11. Trade and Commerce of Frankincense 12. Boswellia Species: Threats and Conservation