Abstract
Erycina pusilla is a miniature orchid species native to tropical America. The unique characteristics, e.g., a short juvenile stage and its miniature size, make E. pusilla a perfect material for producing the ornamental flask product and for the study of flowering physiology and in vitro breeding. In this chapter, we demonstrate the culture steps of in vitro flowering of E. pusilla. Using method detailed, it is possible to produce blooming E. pusilla plants within 1 year from in vitro seed germination and producing ornamental flasks for commercial sale. This culture protocol can also be used for in vitro breeding to select additional desirable traits for ornamental flask production.
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Chiu, YT., Chang, C. (2018). In Vitro Flowering and Breeding of Erycina pusilla . In: Lee, YI., Yeung, ET. (eds) Orchid Propagation: From Laboratories to Greenhouses—Methods and Protocols. Springer Protocols Handbooks. Humana Press, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4939-7771-0_13
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