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- Orchids are a diverse and widespread family of flowering plants, known for their intricate and colorful blooms.
- Author(s): Finnley Johnson
- 232 Pages
- Science, Life Sciences
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Orchids are a diverse and widespread family of flowering plants, known for their intricate and colorful blooms. They are often cultivated as ornamental plants, both indoors and outdoors, and they have a rich cultural significance in many societies, symbolizing love, luxury, and beauty. They have evolved in various ways to ensure pollination, such as mimicry, where flowers imitate the appearance or scent of female insects to attract males. Orchid biology comprises the study of the unique structural, reproductive, and ecological characteristics of orchids. The reproductive mechanism of orchids includes the production of numerous small seeds, which lack endosperm and rely on symbiotic relationships with mycorrhizal fungi for germination and nutrient acquisition. This symbiosis is crucial for their survival and propagation. Orchids also display a wide range of ecological adaptations, allowing them to thrive in diverse habitats from tropical rainforests to arid deserts. This book is a compilation of chapters that discuss the most vital concepts and emerging trends in the field of orchid biology. It contains some path-breaking studies in this sub-field of plant biology. The extensive content of this book provides the readers with a thorough understanding of the subject.Book Synopsis
Orchids are a diverse and widespread family of flowering plants, known for their intricate and colorful blooms. They are often cultivated as ornamental plants, both indoors and outdoors, and they have a rich cultural significance in many societies, symbolizing love, luxury, and beauty. They have evolved in various ways to ensure pollination, such as mimicry, where flowers imitate the appearance or scent of female insects to attract males. Orchid biology comprises the study of the unique structural, reproductive, and ecological characteristics of orchids. The reproductive mechanism of orchids includes the production of numerous small seeds, which lack endosperm and rely on symbiotic relationships with mycorrhizal fungi for germination and nutrient acquisition. This symbiosis is crucial for their survival and propagation. Orchids also display a wide range of ecological adaptations, allowing them to thrive in diverse habitats from tropical rainforests to arid deserts. This book is a compilation of chapters that discuss the most vital concepts and emerging trends in the field of orchid biology. It contains some path-breaking studies in this sub-field of plant biology. The extensive content of this book provides the readers with a thorough understanding of the subject.Dimensions (Overall): 11.0 Inches (H) x 8.5 Inches (W)
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 232
Genre: Science
Sub-Genre: Life Sciences
Publisher: Callisto Reference
Theme: Botany
Format: Hardcover
Author: Finnley Johnson
Language: English
Street Date: August 25, 2025
TCIN: 1004857660
UPC: 9798893640625
Item Number (DPCI): 247-11-9751
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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