Ruíz1,2,* BC, CA Laguna2, ALG Iglesias3, A Damon4, HTNJ Marín5, RHS Azpíroz5, MJL Moreno1
Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.77, pp. 203-215, 2008, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2008.77.203
Abstract Encyclia adenocaula (La Llave & Lex.) Schltr. (Orchidaceae) is an epiphyte orchid, which uses oak (Quercus sp) trees as a natural host and is thus considered a non timber-yielding forest resource. Predation of this species is high because of the beauty of its flowers. The Official Mexican Norm (NOM-059-SEMARNAT-2001) reports it as an endemic endangered species in Mexico. The objective of this research was to (1) establish an effective protocol for in vitro germination of immature seeds of this species, and (2) determine the effect of the capsule maturity state on seed germination. The in vitro cultivation mediums were: Murashige… More >
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