Core Insights - The article highlights the efforts of Dai Haofu and his team in advancing the research and development of Hainan agarwood, emphasizing its historical significance and market potential [2][3]. Research and Development - Dai Haofu's team has developed over 70 functional health products based on in-depth research into agarwood's properties [2]. - The research scope has expanded from agarwood variety selection to the entire industry chain, including efficacy exploration, new product development, and quality identification [2]. - The team has successfully bred high-quality agarwood varieties, such as "Heat Science No. 1" and "Heat Science No. 2," which are characterized by high yield and quality, reducing the time for agarwood formation to 5.5 to 6 years [2][3]. Quality Standards and Regulations - To combat the prevalence of counterfeit products in the agarwood market, the team established the world's first agarwood characteristic component mass spectrometry database and developed effective quality identification methods [3]. - The team collaborated with government departments to create local standards for agarwood identification and quality grading, marking the first such initiative in the country [3]. Community Engagement and Support - Following Typhoon "Mojia," Dai Haofu organized disaster recovery guidance for agarwood farmers, receiving positive feedback from the community [3]. - The team has collected over 400 types of indigenous medicinal plant resources this year, focusing on the protection of these resources amid the growing economic crop cultivation in ethnic regions [3][4]. Future Directions - Dai Haofu plans to continue field research and gather grassroots feedback to address challenges in the development of the ethnic medicine industry, aiming to promote sustainable growth through proposals and public opinion [4].