A novel seed baiting technique for the epiphytic orchid <i>Rhynchostele cervantesii</i>, a means to acquire mycorrhizal fungi from protocorms

Authors

  • Jesús Bernardo Cruz-Higareda Unidad de Investigación en Biología Vegetal (L-301), Facultad de Estudios Superiores Zaragoza Campo II, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, AP 0920, México, D.F., CP 09230, México
  • Bárbara Susana Luna-Rosales Unidad de Investigación en Biología Vegetal (L-301), Facultad de Estudios Superiores Zaragoza Campo II, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, AP 0920, México, D.F., CP 09230, México
  • Amadeo Barba-Álvarez Unidad de Investigación en Biología Vegetal (L-301), Facultad de Estudios Superiores Zaragoza Campo II, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, AP 0920, México, D.F., CP 09230, México

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15517/lank.v15i1.18525

Keywords:

Orchid, Epiphytic, Seed, Baiting, Mycorrhiza, Rhynchostele

Abstract

We developed a new and novel seed baiting technique sowing mature seeds of the epiphyitic orchid Rhynchostele cervantesii under natural conditions, We introduced a sponge in each package that may serve as a reservoir for water retention to benefit germination; In three of 22 packets we found protocorms in an early stage of development, six of wich were of sufficient size to warrant fungal isolations; Nine strains were isolated in pure culture and were inoculated on seeds and protocorms under in vitro conditions. 

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Published

2015-03-16

How to Cite

Cruz-Higareda, J. B., Luna-Rosales, B. S., & Barba-Álvarez, A. (2015). A novel seed baiting technique for the epiphytic orchid &lt;i&gt;Rhynchostele cervantesii&lt;/i&gt;, a means to acquire mycorrhizal fungi from protocorms. Lankesteriana: International Journal on Orchidology, 15(1). https://doi.org/10.15517/lank.v15i1.18525

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2015: Lankesteriana: Volumen 15, Número 1

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