Category: Conservation

CONSERVATION: Survival and Maintenance

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago For world data on the almost insurmountable problems, refer to A87-822 Read More

CONSERVATION: Along Road Verges in England

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Shoulders and slopes along many roads have become refuges for many terrestrial orchids and cutting back or mowing has increased the numbers of many of them. OR81-245 Read More

CONSERVATION: Code of Ethical Practice for Traders

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago To reduce the exploitation of wild-collected species: trade in nursery-raised plants and indicate such origin; encourage nurseries to propagate with seed; nurseries should resist the temptation to ... Read More

CONSERVATION: Gene Bank

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago A proposal to establish a cryogenic seed bank; refer to A86-247; effects on seeds; beneficial results. OA88-24 Read More

CONSERVATION: Listing of Private Collections

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago A proposed computer program to preserve as broad a genetic base as possible; in Britain. OR87-137 Read More

CONSERVATION: Native Species

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago For full state regulations regarding their conservation and protection, if any; refer to A87-14 7 Read More

CONSERVATION: Species

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago A technological solution,- a cryogenic seed bank proposal for the preservation of live seed which seems to perform as well as normal seed; frozen storage in a seed bank can keep them indefinitely. ... Read More

CONSERVATION: Opinions and Facts

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago At the international level, refer to A86-242; OR86-56;123; effective long-term prospects discussed at length; approaches that might be taken to conserve orchids; artificial selection, etc.; refer t... Read More

Orchid Flowering in Nature

Author is Anu Dharmani, posted about 8 years ago Gaining popularity on the basis of beautiful and unique flowers, orchids, come under the group Angiosperms which includes all flowering plants. Based on the flower size they can be grouped into two... Read More

Orchid Growing Regions Around the World

Author is Anu Dharmani, posted about 8 years ago Orchids find mention in many ancient texts. However, the modern world rediscovered them in 1800’s, when British explorers came across these beautiful plants in the forests of their colonies in Sout... Read More