The production of micropropagated plants in plant-tissue-culture laboratories and nurseries
is the most important method for propagation of many economic plants. Micropropagation …

The conventional means of achieving enhanced agricultural productivity are not ecologically
balanced and sustainable. The excessive use of synthetic agrochemicals, declining soil …

Food loss of fruit and vegetables caused by postharvest diseases is a major issue
worldwide. The method used to prevent and control postharvest diseases is usually to use …

Orchid distribution and population dynamics are influenced by a variety of ecological factors
and the formation of holobionts, which play key roles in colonization and ecological …

The global healthcare market in the post-pandemic era emphasizes a constant pursuit of
therapeutic, adaptogenic, and immune booster drugs. Medicinal plants are the only natural …

Endophytism is one of the widely explored phenomena related to orchids and fungi.
Endophytic fungi assist plants by supplementing nutrient acquisition, and synthesis of plant …

Ensuring food and nutritional security, it is crucial to use chemicals in agriculture to boost
yields and protect the crops against biotic and abiotic perturbations. Conversely, excessive …

Mycorrhizae are ubiquitous symbioses established between fungi and plant roots. Orchids,
in particular, require compatible mycorrhizal fungi for seed germination and protocorm …

Background Symbiotic associations of endophytic fungi have been proved by possessing an
ability to produce hormones and metabolites for their host plant. Members of the …

Rhynchostylis retusa (L.) is an epiphytic orchid having both medicinal and ornamental value.
The present study aimed to develop a protocol for mass propagation of R. retusa and …