An expanded role for in vitro symbiotic seed germination as a conservation tool: two case studies in North America (Platanthera leucophaea and Epidendrum nocturnum)

Authors

  • Emily Massey Orchid Recovery Program, Illinois College 1101 West College Avenue, Jacksonville, Illinois 62650 USA
  • Lawrence Zettler Orchid Recovery Program, Illinois College 1101 West College Avenue, Jacksonville, Illinois 62650 USA

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15517/lank.v7i1-2.19526

Keywords:

mycorrhizal fungi, symbiotic germination, Orchidaceae, Platanthera, Epidendrum

Abstract

Interest in using mycorrhizal fungi to cultivate orchids from seed in vitro (=symbiotic seed germina- tion) has intensified in recent years and this approach is now an important conservation tool worldwide. In North America, symbiotic germination has been attempted for a growing number of orchid species in peril as a means to acquire seedlings suitable for reintroduction.

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Published

2015-06-17

How to Cite

Massey, E., & Zettler, L. (2015). An expanded role for in vitro symbiotic seed germination as a conservation tool: two case studies in North America (Platanthera leucophaea and Epidendrum nocturnum). Lankesteriana: International Journal on Orchidology, 7(1-2). https://doi.org/10.15517/lank.v7i1-2.19526

Issue

2007: Lankesteriana: Volumen 7, Número 1-2

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Articles

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