3.1 Mechanism of FusaPrime™ (Fusarium-based)

Mechanism of FusaPrime™Fusarium-Based Biotic Inoculant for Agarwood Resin Induction

Primary Function

FusaPrime™ induces agarwood resin formation by introducing a controlled Fusarium stimulus that mimics natural fungal infection without killing the tree.

It activates the tree’s long-term biological defense response, which leads to deep, complex resin formation.

How FusaPrime™ Works (Step-by-Step)

1. Controlled Fungal Colonization

  • Selected Fusarium strains enter through inoculation wounds
  • Colonization is:
    • Localized
    • Non-lethal
    • Slow-spreading

This mimics how agarwood forms naturally in the wild.

2. Host Recognition of Living Pathogen

The agarwood tree detects:

  • Fungal cell walls (chitin, glucans)
  • Enzymatic activity
  • Foreign metabolites

This triggers pathogen-associated molecular pattern (PAMP) recognition.

3. Activation of Defense Signaling Pathways

FusaPrime™ stimulates:

  • Jasmonic acid (JA) pathway
  • Salicylic acid (SA) pathway
  • Ethylene signaling

These pathways control resin biosynthesis.

4. Resin Deposition as a Defense Barrier

The tree responds by:

  • Producing antimicrobial resin
  • Sealing fungal invasion zones
  • Reinforcing xylem tissues

This results in:

  • Resin accumulation around fungal fronts
  • Progressive darkening of wood

5. Continuous Stimulation Over Time

Unlike chemicals that fade:

  • Living fungi persist
  • Defense response remains active
  • Resin continues to accumulate

 This creates depth and complexity.

6. Enhancement of Aroma Complexity

FusaPrime™ encourages production of:

  • Sesquiterpenes (warm, woody notes)
  • Chromones (sweet, resinous body)

These compounds define high-grade agarwood and oud oil.

Observed Field Effects

  • Gradual but deep resin veins
  • Wider resin spread
  • Richer aroma profile
  • Higher oil quality during distillation

What FusaPrime™ Is NOT

  • ❌ Not a fast chemical trigger
  • ❌ Not a fertilizer
  • ❌ Not a destructive pathogen

It is a controlled biological signal, not a disease.

Best Integration in BarIno System

  • After AgarStart™ (pre-conditioning)
  • With FerroBoost™ (quality support)
  • Or inside FusaTrinity™ (dual system)

Role in BarIno System

FusaPrime™ = “Biological Engine”

It sustains resin formation long after initial induction.

One-Line Farmer Explanation

FusaPrime™ uses safe Fusarium fungi to slowly challenge the tree, forcing it to produce deep, high-quality resin.