Orchids in a Changing World: Diversity, Ecological Adaptations, and Conservation Strategies

Dear Colleagues,

Orchids represent one of the most diverse and ecologically sophisticated plant families on Earth. Their remarkable capacity to establish intricate interactions—with pollinators, mycorrhizal fungi, and surrounding plant communities—has enabled them to colonize a wide variety of environments, from pristine ecosystems to anthropogenically altered landscapes. In the face of rapid environmental changes, including climate shifts, habitat fragmentation, and increasing pollution, orchids may serve as both sensitive ecological indicators and models for understanding plant resilience and adaptation.

This Special Issue invites contributions that explore orchid diversity and ecological strategies in response to environmental pressures. Topics may include symbiotic relationships, habitat specificity, chemical ecology (including the role of biogenic volatile organic compounds and secondary metabolites), and conservation approaches under current and projected environmental scenarios.

Dr. Antonio De Agostini
Dr. Pierluigi Cortis
Guest Editors

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