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Rosewood: Silviculture, Applications and Biotechnology

Rosewood: Silviculture, Applications and Biotechnology

Cahandra Das, Sudhir
Pullaiah, T.
Meng, Hui

Hardcover

Botany & HorticultureEnvironmental Studies

PREORDER - Expected ship date December 9, 2026

ISBN10: 1041169698
ISBN13: 9781041169697
Publisher: CRC Press
Published: Dec 9 2026
Pages: 312
Language: English

The term rosewood was introduced by the architect and furniture designer Robert Adams in the 1770s. It does not refer to a single tree species, but is a collective name for precious hardwoods from multiple genera. Among these, the genus Dalbergia constitutes the most essential and predominant category of rosewood resources. Dalbergia species are mostly tall trees. Their heartwood exhibits a dark red or black coloration, is exceptionally hard, boasts magnificent grain patterns, and possesses outstanding durability. These qualities make it a rare raw material for crafting high-end furniture, artistic carvings, luxury items, and premium musical instruments. Since the early 2000s, massive global demand for rosewood, particularly from China and Southeast Asia, has triggered over-harvesting, habitat destruction, and rampant illegal trade. This has led to a drastic decline in the wild resources of many Dalbergia species, pushing them toward extinction. To address this crisis, driven by institutions like the World Resources Institute (WRI), over 250 Dalbergia species were listed in the appendices of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) in late 2016. This granted them global legal trade protection, marking a turning point in curbing illegal timber trade and promoting sustainable use.

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