Lewis Knudson first successfully germinated orchid seeds asymbiotically on artificial
medium in 1922. While many orchid species have since been grown asymbiotically, the …

Terrestrial orchids have a wide appeal, but unfortunately they rank among the most
vulnerable of all plant species, and little is known about how they reproduce in nature. This …

Plant cryobanks play a significant role in modern science and breeding. They contribute to
the recovery of lost species, the emergence of new plant varieties, and help preserve and …

Background and Aims Many Orchidaceous species are threatened globally by development
and over-collection from their natural habitats for horticultural purposes. Artificial …

In nature orchid seeds germinate only following infection by mycorrhizal fungi that provide
the develo** embryo with water, carbohydrates, minerals, and vitamins. Orchid seeds …

Orchids include some of the world's most important floricultural (cut-flower) and ornamental
(pot and garden) plants, some of which have pharmacological interest. Even though seed …

The effect of various pre-sowing treatments on seed germination in soil of 10 widely
cultivated cultivars of papaya were studied. Intact seeds, naked embryos, halved seeds and …

Aquatic Dicotyledons of North America (Les, 2017) and follows a similar format by providing
a comprehensive overview of the life history, ecology, and systematics of those …

Cypripedium macranthos is a wild orchid that is becoming endangered. Efficient methods for
its propagation from seed, which is indispensable for conservation, production and …

Cytokinin preference and optimum levels were investigated for in vitro germination and
protocorm growth of Cypripedium candidum Muhl. ex Willd.(Lady's Slipper Orchid) using …