BIOLOGY OF GENUS BOSWELLIA

1. Frankincense and Human Civilization: A Historical Review
2. Taxonomy, Distribution and Ecology of Boswellia
3. Frankincense: Tapping, Harvesting and Production
4. Frankincense Tree Physiology and Its Responses to Wounding Stress
5. Propagation and Conservation of Boswellia sacra
6. Genetic Diversity and Differentiation Among Species and Populations of Boswellia
7. Boswellia sacra Plastid Genome Sequencing and Comparative Analysis
8. Microbial Communities Accompanying Cultivated and Wild Boswellia sacra Trees
9. Endophytic Microbial Communities of Boswellia
10. Resin Composition and Structural Diversity

This book provides insight into the biology and genomics of the genus Boswellia (family Burseraceae), a natural resource used for the production of frankincense, an oleo-gum resin. The Boswellia species are ecologically, medicinally, commercially and culturally important. Significantly contributing to the paucity of comprehensive literature on this genus, this volume provides a detailed discussion on the genomics, physiology and ecology of Boswellia. The chapters cover a wide range of topics, including taxonomy, distribution, genetic diversity and microbiology. The production process of frankincense and its impact on the species are presented as well. In light of the recent decline of various Boswellia populations, species propagation and conservation are discussed. Plant scholars, ecologists and conservation biologists will find this book to be an important and informative reference.

Features
• This would be the first comprehensive book on Boswellia
• It has all the species and their distribution
• Richly illustrated with over 40 color photographs
• Includes a special chapter on genetic analysis and data for analysis of these species
• Fully referenced for further reading