Abstract:Establishment of germplasm banks of ornamental species, together with breeding programs is fundamental for the growth of competitive cultivars of flowers that are the same or better quality than those developed in other countries. Around 100 progenies from a crossing between the cultivars Dendrobium 'Tong Chai Gold' and Dendrobium 'Black Jack' were obtained, from 50 plants which were selected and grown in pots in greenhouse conditions to evaluate the blooming stage and to select the progenies. Selection of vig… Show more
“…Effect of CW was tested at 0, 5, 10, 15 and 20 % 12-h PP, 1000 lux, 23 ± 2°C 20 % CW was optimal for longest and most pseudobulbs, most and longest leaves and roots, and highest plant fresh weight Soares et al (2013) D. wangliangii The authors referred to the structures as PLBs, but in fact they were protocorms Plant Cell Rep for Dendrobium, mainly because each mature capsule contains 2-3 million seeds with a high percentage of viable seeds that can germinate under in vitro asymbiotic conditions (Paul et al 2012). Another commercially important application of asymbiotic germination is in breeding programmes aimed at accelerating the speed at which new cultivars are obtained (Cardoso 2012). This review aims to examine the available literature (53 studies; Table 1) related to asymbiotic in vitro Dendrobium seed germination (covering 37 species and multiple hybrids; Table 2) in a bid to identify those trends that could assist researchers better formulate a study or conservation programme for commercial or for rare species and hybrids.…”
Section: Seedsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Lone et al (2008) also observed a variation of 4.23-6.89 cm in plant height, 5.2-12.87 roots/plantlet, and 0.23-0.63 g of total fresh weight/plantlet after 109 crosses using D. phalaenopsis. Seed propagation is commonly used for conservation of endangered species, and for breeding purposes (Faria et al 2004b;Lone et al 2008;Cardoso 2012). In these cases, genetic variation is a positive factor expected for conservation or development of new cultivars.…”
The ability to germinate orchids from seeds in vitro presents a useful and viable method for the propagation of valuable germplasm, maintaining the genetic heterogeneity inherent in seeds. Given the ornamental and medicinal importance of many species within the genus Dendrobium, this review explores in vitro techniques for their asymbiotic seed germination. The influence of abiotic factors (such as temperature and light), methods of sterilization, composition of basal media, and supplementation with organic additives and plant growth regulators are discussed in context to achieve successful seed germination, protocorm formation, and further seedling growth and development. This review provides both a basis for the selection of optimal conditions, and a platform for the discovery of better ones, that would allow the development of new protocols and the exploration of new hypotheses for germination and conservation of Dendrobium seeds and seedlings.
“…Effect of CW was tested at 0, 5, 10, 15 and 20 % 12-h PP, 1000 lux, 23 ± 2°C 20 % CW was optimal for longest and most pseudobulbs, most and longest leaves and roots, and highest plant fresh weight Soares et al (2013) D. wangliangii The authors referred to the structures as PLBs, but in fact they were protocorms Plant Cell Rep for Dendrobium, mainly because each mature capsule contains 2-3 million seeds with a high percentage of viable seeds that can germinate under in vitro asymbiotic conditions (Paul et al 2012). Another commercially important application of asymbiotic germination is in breeding programmes aimed at accelerating the speed at which new cultivars are obtained (Cardoso 2012). This review aims to examine the available literature (53 studies; Table 1) related to asymbiotic in vitro Dendrobium seed germination (covering 37 species and multiple hybrids; Table 2) in a bid to identify those trends that could assist researchers better formulate a study or conservation programme for commercial or for rare species and hybrids.…”
Section: Seedsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Lone et al (2008) also observed a variation of 4.23-6.89 cm in plant height, 5.2-12.87 roots/plantlet, and 0.23-0.63 g of total fresh weight/plantlet after 109 crosses using D. phalaenopsis. Seed propagation is commonly used for conservation of endangered species, and for breeding purposes (Faria et al 2004b;Lone et al 2008;Cardoso 2012). In these cases, genetic variation is a positive factor expected for conservation or development of new cultivars.…”