Orchid Germplasm Conservation and Propagation Strategies

Dear Colleagues,

We are pleased to inform you that we are in charge of a Special Issue of Plants (MDPI), “Orchid Germplasm Conservation and Propagation Strategies”. Orchid represents a botanical family and are a highly interesting research subject, exemplifying evolution and environmental health; however, many of their members are threatened with extinction, and there are only a few papers related to this subject. In times of climate change, it is crucial to understand how to conserve this exceptional family, as these changes may accelerate the extinction of many of their species. We intend to make it special, with the best research on the edge of knowledge for this very special volume. All papers are welcome, as they align with the volume's focus. This volume includes research on all aspects regarding orchid seed conservation and banking, seed production, plant propagation, germplasm storage, conventionally or cryo-conserved, co-cultivation with mycorrhiza fungi, ecology, and other related aspects concerning those topics.

Prof. Dr. Nelson Barbosa Machado-Neto
Dr. Rodrigo Bustos Singer
Dr. Virginia Silva Carvalho
Guest Editors

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