Micropropagation, commonly known as tissue culture, has long been recognized as a valuable tool for propagating rare plants in vitro, playing a pivotal role in plant conservation efforts. Despite its proven utility, tissue culture remains underutilized in many botanical institutions, primarily due to limited resources and perceived high costs associated with implementation. However, in 2020, […]
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The Canelo Hills ladies’ tresses orchid (Spiranthes delitescens) is currently known to occur in only two remaining locations on private ranchlands in southern Arizona. Since 2016, the DBG has been working with the USFWS, the Smithsonian’s North American Orchid Conservation Center (NAOCC), and private ranchers to conserve this species through propagation and fungal research. Researchers […]
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Spiranthes delitescens with developing fruit August 8, 2021 […]
Spiranthes delitescens in flower August 8, 2021 […]