Orchid Biotechnology Ii
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Hong-hwa Chen (Contributor) Wen-huei Chen (Contributor)
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Orchid Biotechnology II presents a series of recent works on both basic and applied researches in biotechnology progress for Phalaenopsis and Oncidium orchids. These include the development of flower, ovule, gynostemium and perianth, the discovery of new orchid-infecting viruses and virus movement, secondary metabolites, technology of DNA endoduplication and genetic transformation, growth regulation by micronutrition and orchid mycorrhiza, and plant growth substances for flowering.The diversity and specialization in orchid floral morphology have fascinated botanists and collectors for centuries. The orchid industry has been growing substantially in the past ten years worldwide. This book focuses on the recent advances in the research of orchid biotechnology from the past ten years in Taiwan. To advance the orchid industry, enhancement of basic research as well as advanced biotechnology will provide a good platform to improve flower quality and breeding of new varieties.
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- Contributor: Hong-hwa Chen
- Imprint: World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd
- ISBN13: 9789814327923
- Number of Pages: 380
- Format: Hardback
- Publisher: World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd
- Release Date: 2011-04-07
- Binding: Hardback
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