Finding a mycorrhizal fungus for reintroductions of the threatened terrestrial orchid Diuris fragrantissima

Authors

  • Zoe Smith Burnley Campus, The University of Melbourne, 500 Yarra Boulevard, Richmond Victoria 3121, Australia
  • Elizabeth James The Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne, Australia
  • Cassandra McLean Burnley Campus, The University of Melbourne, 500 Yarra Boulevard, Richmond Victoria 3121, Australia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15517/lank.v7i1-2.19570

Abstract

Australian terrestrial orchids rely on associations with suitable mycorrhizal fungi for in situ seed germi- nation and establishment, an important prerequisite for self sustaining populations. Finding an appropri- ate mycorrhizal fungus is therefore imperative to suc- cessful reintroductions. Reintroductions have been planned to conserve the terrestrial orchid Diuris fra- grantissima, which is Critically Endangered in Victoria, Australia, having been reduced to less than 25 plants at a single site. 

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Published

2015-06-17

How to Cite

Smith, Z., James, E., & McLean, C. (2015). Finding a mycorrhizal fungus for reintroductions of the threatened terrestrial orchid Diuris fragrantissima. Lankesteriana: International Journal on Orchidology, 7(1-2). https://doi.org/10.15517/lank.v7i1-2.19570

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2007: Lankesteriana: Volumen 7, Número 1-2

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