BarIno™ AgarStart™ – Resin Response Initiator (Abiotic Inoculant)
Primary Function
AgarStart™ initiates the agarwood tree’s resin-producing defense response by mimicking fresh internal injury and stress.
It is the “starter signal” that tells the tree: “Damage has occurred—defend now.”
How AgarStart™ Works (Step-by-Step)
1. Creates Controlled Internal Stress
- Causes localized cellular disturbance at the injection site
- Mimics:
- Fresh wounds
- Insect boring
- Internal tissue rupture
This activates wound-response pathways.
2. Triggers Immediate Defense Signaling
AgarStart™ activates:
- Jasmonic acid and salicylic acid pathways
- Defense-related gene expression
- Antimicrobial compound production
These are the same signals triggered by natural injury.
3. Redirects Tree Energy to Defense
- Growth processes slow down
- Defense metabolism is prioritized
- Carbon compounds are redirected toward resin synthesis
Resin production begins earlier than natural conditions.
4. Opens Pathways for Deeper Induction
- Softens or disrupts internal tissues
- Improves movement of:
- Fungal inoculants
- Enzymes
- Minerals
Prepares the tree for follow-up inoculants.
Observed Results in the Field
- Faster onset of resin formation
- Darkening of wood around inoculation points
- Higher success rate of subsequent biotic inoculation
- Reduced “non-responsive” trees
Best Use Cases
- First-time inoculation
- Younger but mature trees (≥5–7 years)
- Pre-treatment before:
- FusaPrime™
- FusaTrinity™
- MycoChem™
What AgarStart™ Is NOT
- ❌ Not a fungal inoculant
- ❌ Not a resin accelerator by itself
- ❌ Not a nutrient fertilizer
It is a signal initiator, not the full induction system.
Role in the BarIno System
AgarStart™ = “Ignition key”
It starts the resin response so other BarIno products can:
- Deepen resin formation
- Sustain production
- Improve aroma quality
One-Line Farmer Explanation
AgarStart™ wakes up the tree’s resin defense system by simulating fresh internal injury.