Orchid mycorrhizas are mutualistic interactions between fungi and members of the
Orchidaceae, the world's largest plant family. The majority of the world's orchids are …

In nature all orchids develop a mutualistic association with specialized group of fungi called
orchid mycorrhiza. In natural environment, orchids are exclusively reliant on mycorrhizal …

Scientific interest in orchid mycorrhizas, the symbiotic association between orchid roots and
fungi, continues to grow. Advances in molecular identification techniques have enabled the …

The mycorrhizal state of epiphytic orchids has been controversially discussed, and the state
and mycobionts of the pleurothallid orchids, occurring abundantly and with a high number of …

Endophytes within leaf and root tissues of Bletilla ochracea (Orchidaceae) were investigated
using DGGE and random cloning analysis. Eighteen operational taxonomic units (OTUs) of …

Orchidaceae is one of the largest flowering plant families of the plant kingdom. The habitats
of orchids are highly diverse, ranging from tree bark and damp forest floors to rock crevices …

Although the terrestrial and temperate orchids–fungal biology have been largely explored,
knowledge of tropical epiphytic orchids–fungus relationships, especially on the ecological …

Little is known about Orchidaceae plants in Chile and their mycorrhizal associations, a key
issue for designing protective actions for endangered species. We investigated root fungi …

Seed germination and seedling development in nearly all orchid species rely on a symbiotic
relationship with mycorrhizal fungi; however, this is not the case with all mycorrhizal fungi …

Les auteurs travaillent à mettre sur pied un programme de conservation pour les
Orchidaceae de la forêt ombrophile atlantique du Brésil, avec l'objectif d'effectuer de la …