5.2 How Harmonia™ improves resin quality and quantity

1. Primary Function

Harmonia™ combines multiple beneficial fungi to stimulate a stronger, longer-lasting defense response, producing more resin and enhancing its aroma complexity.

  • Works as a biological enhancer for both resin quantity and quality
  • Synergizes best when used with chemical priming (AgarStart™, FerroBoost™, ResinRush™)

2. Mechanism of Action

A. Multi-Strain Colonization

  • Different fungi target different tissue layers (xylem, phloem, cambium)
  • Creates wider and deeper resin zones
  • Ensures more uniform resin distribution

B. Stronger Defense Activation

  • Tree detects multiple PAMPs (cell wall molecules, enzymes, metabolites)
  • Activates jasmonic acid, salicylic acid, and ethylene pathways more robustly than single-strain inoculants

C. Sustained Stimulation

  • Living fungi continue to colonize and interact with the tree for months
  • Maintains resin production longer
  • Prevents early cessation of resin accumulation

D. Aroma Complexity Enhancement

  • Different fungi produce secondary metabolites that interact with tree resin
  • Enhances sesquiterpene and chromone diversity
  • Results in richer, more aromatic agarwood

3. Observed Field Benefits

EffectResult
Resin QuantityHeavier, denser wood, higher chip yield
Resin QualityDarker wood, complex aroma, high-grade oil
Resin DistributionMultiple veins and layers, uniform coverage
Tree SurvivalMaintains vitality, minimal stress or mortality

4. Best Use Practices

  • Apply after chemical priming (1–2 weeks after AgarStart™ / FerroBoost™)
  • Use on healthy, mature trees (≥5–7 years, good DBH)
  • Monitor resin formation monthly
  • Optional repeat or boost 3–6 months later for larger trees

5. Farmer-Friendly Summary

“Harmonia™ is like a skilled team of fungi that keeps the tree’s defense system active for longer, producing more resin, deeper veins, and richer fragrance than single fungi alone.”