Background Given the exceptional diversity of orchids (26 000+ species), improving
strategies for the conservation of orchids will benefit a vast number of taxa. Furthermore, with …

Abstract Information on the degree of host specificity is fundamental for an understanding of
the ecology of structurally dependent plants such as vascular epiphytes. Starting with the …

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 …

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 …

In a living tree crown, the surface expands from year to year and the limbs of the tree thicken,
as a consequence of primary and secondary growth. An epiphytic plant fixed on a bark …

Abstract Background and Aims Mycorrhizal fungi are a critical component of the ecological
niche of most plants and can potentially constrain their geographical range. Unlike other …

Orchid mycorrhizae are unique interactions in the plant kingdom involving all the orchids
and a variety of fungi including Rhizoctonia. Orchids are one of the most charismatic plant …

Most studies on the host preference of orchids have focused on the association between
orchids and host characteristics, but little is known about the differences of mycorrhizal and …

As one of the largest families of flowering plants, Orchidaceae is well-known for its high
diversity and complex life cycles. Interestingly, such exquisite plants originate from minute …

Epiphytic orchids, which account for 68% of vascular epiphytes, contribute substantially to
plant species diversity in forest canopies. Many orchid species are naturally rare and have …