This book is the first comprehensive compilation describing the importance of sandalwood in national and international markets, genetic resources, molecular markers, whole genome sequencing, and pathway genes involved in oil biosynthesis, aroma and fragrance. Application of various "omics" approaches in delineating genome architecture and annotation of genes is highlighted. This book comprises 10 chapters covered over 200 pages authored by the researchers involved in sandalwood genomics.

The sandalwood, Santalum album is known for its unique fragrance and finest wood available for carving. Also, sandalwood is intertwined with Indian culture and it is the second most valuable and expensive tree in the world.

Chapter 1. Sandalwood: The King of Aroma in Plant Kingdom

Chapter 2. Historical and Cultural Importance of Sandalwood in India and Its Role in Conservation of Natural Populations
Chapter 3. Sandalwood: Traditional Knowledge from Ayurveda
Chapter 4. Genomic Resources in Indian Sandalwood: Implications in Conservation and Breeding
Chapter 5. Whole Genome Sequence of Sandalwood and Its Comparative Study
Chapter 6. Mining of SSRs and SNPs in Sandalwood Genome
Chapter 7. Sandalwood Fragrance Pathway and Its Engineering for Sustainable Production of High-Value Santalols
Chapter 8. Sandalwood Essential Oil and Its Phyto-Chemistry
Chapter 9. Scope of Proteogenomic Analysis for Indian Sandalwood (<i>Santalum album</i>)
Chapter 10. Future Prospects of Sandalwood Research.