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Orchid Biology: Reviews and Perspectives X
Author | : Tiiu Kull |
Publisher | : Springer Science & Business Media |
Total Pages | : 468 |
Release | : 2009-01-21 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 1402088027 |
As stated many times before the purpose of Orchid Biology, Reviews and Perspectives (OB) is to present reviews on all aspects of orchids. The aim is not to balance every volume, but to make a balanced and wide ranging presentation of orchids in the series as a whole. The chapters in this, the last volume of the series, range over a number of topics which were not covered before. Singapore is justly famed for its orchids. They can be seen on arrival (or dep- ture) in its modern, highly efficient and comfortable Changi Airport and on the way from it to town. Vanda Miss Joaquim, the first hybrid to come from Singapore became its National Flower. This natural hybrid can be seen on its currency, stamps, and public and private decorations. Many excellent breeders, starting with Prof. Eric Holttum who bred the first man made hybrid (Spathoglottis Primrose), produced numerous magnificent hybrids and won countless awards in Singapore and elsewhere. These hybrids served to enrich the country’s orchid mystique. In the opening chapter of this volume Dr. Teoh Eng Soon (Western style: Eng Soon Teoh), himself a prize winning orchid breeder, grower and author writes about some of the breeders who contributed to the Singapore orchid fame. Prof. Hans Fitting was one of the best known plant physiologists of his time. As a young man he studied the effects of pollen on orchid flowers.
Genera Orchidacearum Volume 6
Author | : Alec M. Pridgeon |
Publisher | : OUP Oxford |
Total Pages | : 565 |
Release | : 2014-02-06 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 0191003891 |
For centuries orchids have been among the most popular of plant families, with thousands of species and hybrids cultivated worldwide for the diversity, beauty, and intricacy of their flowers. The Genera Orchidacearum series represents a robust and natural classification of the orchids, something that has eluded plant scientists and orchid enthusiasts for years. The editors, who are all distinguished orchid specialists, incorporate a wealth of new DNA data into a truly phylogenetic classification, identifying the areas and taxa that merit additional work. To this end, they have invited several international specialists to contribute in their particular areas of expertise. Each volume provides comprehensive coverage of one or two orchid subfamilies, and the series as a whole will be an indispensable reference tool for scientists, orchid breeders, and growers. Orchidaceae is the largest monocotyledon family and perhaps the largest plant family in terms of number of species, approximately 25,000. Although the fossil record is limited, active molecular research in recent years has unravelled many of the complexities and phylogenetics of this cosmopolitan plant family. This sixth and final volume treats 140 genera in tribes Dendrobieae and Vandeae of the largest subfamily, Epidendroideae, including some of the showiest orchids often used in hybridizing. Comprehensive treatments are provided for each genus, which include complete nomenclature, description, distribution (with map), anatomy, palynology, cytogenetics, phytochemistry, phylogenetics, pollination, ecology, and economic uses. Cultivation notes are included for those genera known to be in hobbyist collections. Genera are beautifully illustrated with line drawings and colour photographs. An Addendum updates a few generic accounts published in past volumes. A cumulative glossary, list of generic synonyms with their equivalents, and list of all series contributors round out this final volume in the series.
The New Encyclopedia of Orchids
Author | : I. F. La Croix |
Publisher | : Timber Press |
Total Pages | : 526 |
Release | : 2008-01-01 |
Genre | : Gardening |
ISBN | : 0881928763 |
The Infinitely Varied Orchid Family provides a never-ending source of unusual plants in a range of shapes, colors, fragrances, and sizes. As the demand for interesting and unusual species increases, so too does the need for a comprehensive reference on how to grow them. This encyclopedia, written by respected botanist Isobyl la Croix, offers detailed descriptions of 1500 cultivated species in 350 genera from Acampe to Zygostates. More than 1000 photographs will aid enthusiasts in choosing new plants for their collections as well as provide accurate ID.
Genera Orchidacearum Volume 3
Author | : Alec Pridgeon |
Publisher | : Oxford University Press |
Total Pages | : 410 |
Release | : 1999 |
Genre | : Gardening |
ISBN | : 9780198507116 |
Genera Orchidacearum is the first monograph of the world's orchid genera that reflects their long evolutionary history and reveals relationships based on genealogical descent and the most up-to-date DNA data.
Orchids of Papua New Guinea
Author | : Andreé Millar |
Publisher | : Timber Press (OR) |
Total Pages | : 134 |
Release | : 1999 |
Genre | : Gardening |
ISBN | : |
Papua New Guinea''s variations of climate and habitat support a diverse orchid population. This book offers an introduction to the orchids of Papua New Guinea.'
Lowland Orchids of Papua New Guinea
Author | : Peter O'Byrne |
Publisher | : Snp Publishers |
Total Pages | : 646 |
Release | : 1994 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : |
Rumphius' Orchids
Author | : Georg Eberhard Rumpf |
Publisher | : Yale University Press |
Total Pages | : 224 |
Release | : 2003-01-01 |
Genre | : Gardening |
ISBN | : 0300129319 |
A 17th century Dutch naturalist, Rumphius was the first person to describe tropical orchids in a Western language. The original seven volume work, the 'Ambonese Herbal', describes 36 species found on the island of Ambon, plus another 12 uncertified species.