Conservation methods for terrestrial orchids

Publication Type:

Book

Authors:

Nigel D. Swarts; Kingsley W. Dixon

Source:

J. Ross Publishing, Plantation, FL, p.240 (2017)

ISBN:

978-160427-123-2

Call Number:

B17SWA01IDUS

URL:

http://www.jrosspub.com/conservation-methods-for-terrestrial-orchids.html

Keywords:

orchid, Orchidaceae, orchids

Abstract:

This first-ever comprehensive volume on terrestrial orchids includes background information, techniques, procedures, and relevant case studies on topics such as monitoring, approaches used for mycorrhizal isolation and culture, seed sowing techniques, soil baiting, symbiotic culture of terrestrial species, translocation of propagated plants, pollination, genetic approaches for orchid biology and conservation, innovations in alginate encapsulation of seed and mycorrhizal fungus, and more. The focus of this volume is on terrestrial orchids as these species face the greatest conservation threats, however, the techniques described in this book can also be applied equally to epiphytic (tree) orchids.