In Vitro Propagation Of Nepalese Orchids: A Review

Autor: Silva Jaime A. Teixeira da, Acharya Kamal P.
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2014
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Zdroj: Journal of Horticultural Research, Vol 22, Iss 2, Pp 47-52 (2014)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2300-5009
DOI: 10.2478/johr-2014-0021
Popis: Nepalese orchids are made up of 458 taxa. Despite a ban on the collection and trade of all orchid species in Nepal, numerous anthropogenic factors are leading to the rapid loss of natural stands of germplasm. Biotechnology, specifically in vitro propagation, may be the only viable solution for preserving and reintroducing endangered germplasm back into the wild. Despite the large germplasm base, only tissue culture studies have been conducted, and most have focused almost exclusively on in vitro seed germination, the bulk of which have been conducted in the past few years. No other biotechnological advances have yet been made. This brief review provides a short synopsis of the advances made thus far in the in vitro propagation of Nepalese orchids.
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