Emmanuelle Rae E. Putong
Chief Microbial Scientist | Agarwood Resin Induction Science & Technology Specialist
Ms. Emmanuelle Rae E. Putong is the in-house microbiologist specializing in fungal strain optimization and controlled host–microbe interactions for reproducible agarwood resin biosynthesis. Her work sits at the intersection of applied microbiology, plant pathology, and biochemical induction systems, with a strong focus on transforming traditionally variable Agarwood formation into a repeatable, data-driven biological process.
She leads the selection, stabilization, and performance optimization of fungal strains, particularly Fusarium complexes, ensuring consistency in colonization behavior, stress signaling, and downstream resin expression within Aquilaria hosts. A core aspect of her expertise lies in modulating host–microbe dynamics—balancing pathogenic stress with plant viability to achieve predictable resin yield and quality without compromising long-term tree health.
Ms. Putong is deeply involved in developing standardized inoculation protocols, monitoring microbial behavior across different host ages and physiological states, and correlating microbial activity with resin chemistry outcomes. Her work supports the establishment of reproducible biosynthesis benchmarks, enabling scalable production systems aligned with quality control, traceability, and certification requirements.
As a speaker, she brings a rare combination of laboratory rigor and field-level application, translating complex microbial processes into practical frameworks for growers, technicians, and decision-makers. Her insights contribute to advancing agarwood production from an artisanal practice into a precision-guided bio-industrial system.
“Emmanuelle Rae Putong serves as In-House Microbiologist of Crown MycoResin Biotechnology Inc., spearheading the research and development of advanced myco-resin induction technologies.”