Orchid Mycorrhiza

Phenology of roots and mycorrhiza in orchid species differing in phototrophic strategy

• The mycorrhiza of orchids represents an energy source that may replace or supplement photosynthesis. Dependency on mycotrophy in adult life stages would thus be expected to be inversely related to the prevalence of phototrophic structures. • The phenology of underground parts and mycorrhizal infection were monitored in five terrestrial species differing in leaf phenology (and thus in phototro...

Orchid mantis

James O'Hanlon introduces the orchid mantis, a species of preying mantis that resembles flowers.

Orchid bees

protozoa, such as those that cause sleeping sickness, leishmaniasis, and even malaria, predominantly reproduce clonally, which is, of course, of considerable medical significance. In May 1991, Tibayrenc returned to my lab, now at UC Irvine, for 14 months of additional research. We have continued collaborating to the present. Are science and religion compatible? Evolution and religious beliefs n...

The Seductive Orchid

Orchid seed germination pdf