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Asymbiotic Seed Germination and In Vitro Seedling Development of Paphiopedilum villosum (Lindl.) Stein, a Valuable and Vulnerable Lady’s Slipper Orchid from India


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Orchids of Paphiopedilum genera, commonly known as lady’s slipper orchids, are popular as potted plants. Nearly 131 species have been reported worldwide, among which 9 are found in the states of North East India. Paphiopedilum villosum (Lindl.) is one such species which is listed under vulnerable category in the latest version of the IUCN Red Data Book. Its area of occupancy (AOO) is limited to only 56 sq. km in the world and its population trend has reduced significantly in recent decades. The species is protected under Schedule VI of the Wildlife Protection Act of India. Utilization of only cultivated specimens in the trade and long-term community-based conservation to protect the habitat and species has been recommended by IUCN.
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  • Asymbiotic Seed Germination and In Vitro Seedling Development of Paphiopedilum villosum (Lindl.) Stein, a Valuable and Vulnerable Lady’s Slipper Orchid from India

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Authors

Raj Kumar
ICAR-National Research Center for Orchids, Pakyong, Sikkim 737 106, India
Mridul Chakraborti
ICAR-National Research Center for Orchids, Pakyong, Sikkim 737 106, India
Ngursanzuala Sailo
ICAR-National Research Center for Orchids, Pakyong, Sikkim 737 106, India
Tshering Chomu Bhutia
ICAR-National Research Center for Orchids, Pakyong, Sikkim 737 106, India
D. R. Singh
ICAR-National Research Center for Orchids, Pakyong, Sikkim 737 106, India

Abstract


Orchids of Paphiopedilum genera, commonly known as lady’s slipper orchids, are popular as potted plants. Nearly 131 species have been reported worldwide, among which 9 are found in the states of North East India. Paphiopedilum villosum (Lindl.) is one such species which is listed under vulnerable category in the latest version of the IUCN Red Data Book. Its area of occupancy (AOO) is limited to only 56 sq. km in the world and its population trend has reduced significantly in recent decades. The species is protected under Schedule VI of the Wildlife Protection Act of India. Utilization of only cultivated specimens in the trade and long-term community-based conservation to protect the habitat and species has been recommended by IUCN.

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.18520/cs%2Fv114%2Fi02%2F266-269