Genetics and propagation of Sobralia orchids

 

Αποθηκεύτηκε σε:
Λεπτομέρειες βιβλιογραφικής εγγραφής
Συγγραφέας: Bolaños Villegas, Pablo Alberto
Μορφή: capítulo de libro
Ημερομηνία έκδοσης:2025
Περιγραφή:Sobralia is a genus of terrestrial orchids native to the tropical regions of the Americas, distinguished by the fleeting yet striking beauty of its large and symmetrical flowers. Limited efforts have been made in plant breeding within this genus, resulting in most specimens being sourced from wild populations. Research conducted at Lankester Gardens indicates that in vitro seed germination rates are high, suggesting the potential for hybridizing and propagating species with advantageous traits such as extended flower longevity and fragrance. Future research may concentrate on the greenhouse acclimatization of tissue culture plants and polyploidization, aiming to establish a robust pipeline of hybrids exhibiting vibrant flower colors.
Χώρα:Kérwá
Ίδρυμα:Universidad de Costa Rica
Repositorio:Kérwá
Γλώσσα:Inglés
OAI Identifier:oai:kerwa.ucr.ac.cr:10669/103249
Διαθέσιμο Online:https://hdl.handle.net/10669/103249
https://doi.org/10.1079/9781800627895.0011
Λέξη-Κλειδί :Sobralia
terrestrial orchids
tissue culture
cytogenetics
flower withering
plant propagation