In nature, orchid seed germination is obligatory following infection by mycorrhizal fungi,
which supplies the developing embryo with water, carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals …

Abstract Ansellia africana Lindl., the “Leopard orchid” is a species endemic to Africa. Its
ethnobotanical usage has been documented in various traditional African pharmacopeias. It …

Laelia speciosa is an endangered epiphytic orchid. The effects of various media
components on germination of L. speciosa were evaluated. Pods were collected at 4, 7, and …

In the present study, four nutrient media viz., Murashige and Skoog (MS), Phytamax (PM),
Mitra et al.(M) and Knudson 'C'(KC), were evaluated for seed germination and early …

Abstract Effects of four asymbiotic media; Murashige and Skoog (MS), Phytamax (Sigma,
USA; PM), Mitra et al.(M) and Knudson 'C'(KC) were evaluated for seed germination and …

Dendrobium aqueum Lindley is an epiphytic orchid decreasing in nature owing to
environmental disturbance and inherent lower germination rates of mature seeds. To …

Aerides ringens (Lindl.) Fischer is an epiphytic and endemic orchid of Western Ghats, India,
which is popular for its beautiful flowers and fox-tail inflorescence. The present study offers …

The effects of basal media, complex additives, plant growth regulators and carbon sources
on in vitro seeds germination and seedlings development of Vanda dearei are reported. An …

The immature embryos (28 weeks after pollination) were inoculated on M (Mitra et al., 1976),
and PDA (Potato Dextrose Agar) media, with and without different growth additives. The …

Asymbiotic seed germination of Coelogyne flaccida varied with the capsule stage and the
culture medium used for germinating seeds. The capsules were harvested at two different …