Mychorrhizae of Tiger orchids (Grammatophyllum spp.) and symbiotic germination of seed of Grammatophyllum stapeliiflorum (Teijsm. & Mann.) S. S. Smith.

• Main Authors: Salifah, H.A.B., Mustafa, Muskhazli, Rusea, Go, Nithiyaa, P, Nurul, S.N.
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Malaysian Society of Applied Biology 2009
• Online Access: http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/15768/

Grammatophyllum seeds are minute and lack endosperm. As their other orchid’s counterpart, the seeds are dependent on mychorrhizal fungi for seed germination in nature. The abilities to uptake nutrients from substrate were assisted by preferable fungal symbionts. Seed of Grammatophyllum stapeliiflor...