Sustainable Oleo Gum Resin Harvesting from <i>Commiphora wightii</i> through Non Destructive Tapping Technique

Ranjana Arya

doi:10.36808/if/2019/v145i4/145141

Sustainable Oleo Gum Resin Harvesting from Commiphora wightii through Non Destructive Tapping Technique

Authors

Ranjana Arya Arid Forest Research Institute, Jodhpur, Rajasthan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.36808/if/2019/v145i4/145141

Keywords:

Non-Destructive, Oleogum resin, Ethephon, Exudation, Tapping.

Abstract

A research project carried out at Arid Forest Research Institute, Jodhpur has resulted in developing the non-destructive method for oleo gum resin exudation. An experiment was carried out at Kumatia enclosure in Kailana, Jodhpur on naturally occurring plants to increase gum production by use of integrated approach of fertilizer application, irrigation and varying doses of gum enhancer (ethephon) with the support of NMPB, New Delhi. Since, gum exudation is a defensive mechanism against injury nutrient status of soil, inside plant pit, was evaluated and enhanced before gum tapping. In the present study, plant mortality is controlled significantly with controlled gum production as a result of using ethephon. The use of increment borer causes minimum injury to the shrubs so that it is regenerated easily and ensures the sustainable supply of raw material. Ethyl acetate extraction of guggulsterone was done from the thin branches as they did not exude gum during tapping. Cuttings from dying shrubs (with ordinary borer) were also established in the field successfully and was tapped after 5 years.

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