Phenology and reintroduction strategies for Dendrobium aqueum Lindley – An endemic, near threatened orchid

Successful reintroduction of an epiphytic orchid Dendrobium aqueum Lindley and assessment of its survival ex situ were studied. In vitro raised, well-developed, rooted shoots, with and without hardening and acclimatization pretreatments, were evaluated for reintroduction. Phenology of this species w...

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Published inJournal for nature conservation Vol. 24; pp. 68 - 71
Main Authors Parthibhan, Selvaraju, Senthil Kumar, Thiruppathi, Rao, Mandali Venkateswara
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Elsevier GmbH 01.04.2015
Subjects
Hardening
Near threatened orchid
Orchidaceae
Phenology
Reintroduction
Hardening
Phenology
Reintroduction
Near threatened orchid
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Summary:Successful reintroduction of an epiphytic orchid Dendrobium aqueum Lindley and assessment of its survival ex situ were studied. In vitro raised, well-developed, rooted shoots, with and without hardening and acclimatization pretreatments, were evaluated for reintroduction. Phenology of this species with respect to climatic condition and seasons are presented. Survival and growth of the reintroduced plants were analyzed parallel with the wild parents.
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ISSN:1617-1381
1618-1093
DOI:10.1016/j.jnc.2014.11.003