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7 May 2020

The Orchidaceae family is a diverse family of flowering plants that occur naturally in most parts of the world. However, fungal communities inhabiting different parts of orchids are not sufficiently described. The aim of the study was to conduct a my...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
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18 Pages

14 March 2025

Orchids produce tiny, light seeds (dust-like seeds without endosperm) that rely on specific symbiotic fungi for successful germination. Plant roots often release small signaling molecules or bioactive compounds to attract arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM)...

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  • Open Access
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Symbiotic Seed Germination and Seedling Development of Epidendrum geminiflorum Knuth from Ecuador

  • Paulina H. Quijia-Lamiña,
  • Luis E. Baquero,
  • Michael E. Kane and
  • Lawrence W. Zettler

8 February 2023

A greater understanding of the relationship between native orchids and their mycorrhizal symbionts is needed to ensure more effective orchid conservation strategies. A protocol for symbiotic seed germination and seedling development was developed for...