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Orchids of Tropical America

Author : Joe E. Meisel
Publisher : Cornell University Press
ISBN 13 : 0801454921
Total Pages : 276 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (14 download)

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Download or read book Orchids of Tropical America written by Joe E. Meisel and published by Cornell University Press. This book was released on 2015-12-15 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Orchids of Tropical America is an entertaining, informative, and splendidly illustrated introduction to the orchid family for enthusiasts and newcomers seeking to learn about more than 120 widespread orchid genera. Joe E. Meisel, Ronald S. Kaufmann, and Franco Pupulin bring alive the riot of colors, extraordinary shapes, and varied biology and ecology of the principal orchid genera ranging from Mexico and the Caribbean to Bolivia and Brazil. Orchids, likely the most diverse family of plants on earth, reach their peak diversity in the tropical countries of the Western Hemisphere, including, for example, more than 2,500 species in Brazil and 4,000 in Ecuador. The book also highlights reserves in the American tropics where travelers can enjoy orchids in the wild. Whether you journey abroad to see these unique plants, raise them in your home, or admire them from afar, this book offers fascinating insights into the diversity and natural history of orchids. Beyond the plant and flower descriptions, Orchids of Tropical America is packed with informative stories about the ecology and history of each genus. Pollination ecology is given in detail, with an emphasis on how floral features distinctive to the genus are linked to interaction with pollinators. This book also features information on medicinal and commercial uses, notes on the discoverers, and relevant historical data. The easy-to-use identification system permits quick recognition of the most common orchid groups in Central and South America. Genus descriptions are given in plain language designed for a nonscientific audience but will prove highly useful to advanced botanists as well. Descriptions focus on external morphology, and great care has been taken to ensure the guide is useful in the field without reliance on microscopes or dissections. Equally valuable as a field guide, a desktop reference, or a gift, Orchids of Tropical America will make an excellent addition to any orchid lover’s library. Visit the website for this book at www.orchidsoftropicalamerica.com.

Abejas de Orquídeas de la América Tropical

Author : David Ward Roubik
Publisher : Editorial INBio
ISBN 13 : 9968702943
Total Pages : 9 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (687 download)

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Download or read book Abejas de Orquídeas de la América Tropical written by David Ward Roubik and published by Editorial INBio. This book was released on 2004 with total page 9 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Orchids of Tropical America

Author : Joe E. Meisel
Publisher : Cornell University Press
ISBN 13 : 0801454921
Total Pages : 276 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (14 download)

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The Essential Guide to Growing Orchids in the Tropics

Author : Chia Tet Fatt
Publisher : Marshall Cavendish International Asia Pte Ltd
ISBN 13 : 9814435503
Total Pages : 211 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (144 download)

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Download or read book The Essential Guide to Growing Orchids in the Tropics written by Chia Tet Fatt and published by Marshall Cavendish International Asia Pte Ltd. This book was released on 2012-03-15 with total page 211 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Essential Guide to Growing Orchids in the Tropics is the first book on orchid cultivation to be written specifically for growers in tropical countries and to include advice on growing them in tropical lowlands and highlands, wet and dry climates, and in urban environments such as on balconies and indoors. The book will appeal to all types of orchid lovers, as it is structured with two main sections: step-by-step basics for those growing orchids for the first time; and more comprehensive advice for orchid hobbyists and those who wish to learn more about orchid propagation and hybridisation. Also included is a comprehensive listing of the growing require-ments of the most popular varieties of orchids found in the tropics. This is invaluable for choosing the right plants for particular locales. The author is among the region’s leading orchid scientists; this practical guide to orchid growing is based on scientific research and is written in a down-to-earth style that makes it easy to understand.

The Book of Orchids

Author : W. H. White (F.R.H.S.)
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 152 pages
Book Rating : 4.E/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Book of Orchids written by W. H. White (F.R.H.S.) and published by . This book was released on 1911 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The International Book of Orchids

Author : Peter Francis Hunt
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 186 pages
Book Rating : 4.E/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The International Book of Orchids written by Peter Francis Hunt and published by . This book was released on 1979 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Orchids

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Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 172 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (129 download)

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Download or read book Orchids written by and published by . This book was released on 1886 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Best Orchids for Indoors

Author : Charles Marden Fitch
Publisher : Brooklyn Botanic Garden
ISBN 13 : 9781889538600
Total Pages : 124 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (386 download)

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Download or read book The Best Orchids for Indoors written by Charles Marden Fitch and published by Brooklyn Botanic Garden. This book was released on 2004 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, a series The New York Times calls a "brilliant collection of gardening books." This manual is a goldmine of practical and inspirational information, and a great value too. Orchid lovers will delight in this guide to indoor cultivation. Fitch, a member of the who’s who of orchid specialists, presents the newest, most exciting, and most spectacular tropical varieties. Published in association with the American Orchid Society, this volume offers lots of helpful advice for making orchids thrive, as well as a comprehensive encyclopedia of different species. From the Brooklyn Botanic Garden series that The New York Times calls a “brilliant collection of gardening books.”

Slipper Orchids of the Tropical Americas

Author : Phillip Cribb
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9789838121750
Total Pages : 282 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (217 download)

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Download or read book Slipper Orchids of the Tropical Americas written by Phillip Cribb and published by . This book was released on 2017-07-10 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Slipper orchids are amongst the most popular of all cultivated orchids. They are widely grown and have been hybridised for almost a century and a half. This book covers the tropical American species of three genera of slipper orchids, Selenipedium, Mexipedium and Phragmipedium. Until fairly recently the slipper orchid scene has been dominated by the tropical Asian species of the genus Paphiopedilum, however the discovery of a suite of spectacular new species, particularly in the genus Phragmipedium and of the monotypic Mexipedium xerophyticum,a true missing link, has transformed appreciation of the tropical American slipper orchid species. The new generation of hybrids that have resulted are showy, brightly coloured and long-lasting - favourites on the show bench and in the amateur greenhouse.This is the first monograph in English to cover the tropical American slipper orchids. Written by Phillip Cribb, perhaps the leading orchid taxonomist in the world, together with Christopher Purver, Director of the Eric Young Orchid Foundation, on the Isle of Jersey, renowned for its Phragmipedium breeding program.The authors provide a detailed systematic treatment of the genera and species, including their history,taxonomy, description, keys, distribution, cytology and ecology. A history of the breeding ofPhragmipedium hyrids since the second half of the 19th century deals with the revolution broughtabout by the discovery of the amazing scarlet -flowered P.besseae and the spectacular royal purple P. kovachii. Future breeding trends are also covered and the cultivation of these desirable plants is also discussed.Beautifully illustrated throughout with colour botanical paintings by Carol Woodin, as well as black andwhite line drawings, colour photographs and maps.

Bog-Trotting for Orchids (Classic Reprint)

Author : Grace Greylock Niles
Publisher : Forgotten Books
ISBN 13 : 9780265830680
Total Pages : 476 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (36 download)

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Download or read book Bog-Trotting for Orchids (Classic Reprint) written by Grace Greylock Niles and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-10-27 with total page 476 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Bog-Trotting for Orchids Many people are accustomed to think of the orchid as a tropical ﬂower which grows in our country only in cultivation and under highly artificial conditions. It is, however, true that many of the most attractive species of this beautiful group are endemic to most parts of the United States. There are to-day, accord ing to conservative reports, from twenty-seven to thirty genera and from one hundred and fifty to one hundred and sixty species of native orchids found in North America, north of Mexico. Most of these are terrestrial or earth-loving. There are eleven epiphytes, all of which are found only in the Southern States. The range of the North American orchids extends wherever sunshine and moisture prevail, nearly as far north as the Arctic Circle. Four Cypripediums grow between latitudes 54° and and from fifteen to eighteen species of the Orchid Family are natives of Alaska. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

The Physiology of Tropical Orchids in Relation to the Industry

Author : Choy Sin Hew
Publisher : World Scientific
ISBN 13 : 9789810228552
Total Pages : 350 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (285 download)

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Download or read book The Physiology of Tropical Orchids in Relation to the Industry written by Choy Sin Hew and published by World Scientific. This book was released on 1997 with total page 350 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over the past ten years, the orchid industry is growing at a steady pace in the South East Asia and East Asia regions. In some Asian countries, orchids have become an essential export item. To maintain this progress, there is an urgent need for a book that is relevant to the region orchid growers in improving their cultivation and management skills, and to guide new students in understanding orchid physiology. This book provides a comprehensive account of tropical orchid physiology relevant to commercial growers, research workers and graduate students. An integrated and unifying theme of tropical orchid physiology, with a clearly written factual text and illustration, is presented over nine chapters. Each chapter is designed to provide a comprehensive and up-to-date information on an aspect of orchid physiology. This book complements the existing scientific literature available to improve orchid cultivation and to set new research agenda especially in the tropics.

American Orchid Culture

Author : Edward Albert White
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 260 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (7 download)

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Download or read book American Orchid Culture written by Edward Albert White and published by . This book was released on 1927 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Insects and Other Arthropods of Tropical America

Author : Paul E. Hanson
Publisher : Cornell University Press
ISBN 13 : 150170429X
Total Pages : 384 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (17 download)

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Download or read book Insects and Other Arthropods of Tropical America written by Paul E. Hanson and published by Cornell University Press. This book was released on 2016-06-15 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Visitors to tropical forests generally come to see the birds, mammals, and plants. Aside from butterflies, however, insects usually do not make it on the list of things to see. This is a shame. Insects are everywhere, they are often as beautiful as the showiest of birds, and they have a fascinating natural history. With their beautifully illustrated guide to insects and other arthropods, Paul E. Hanson and Kenji Nishida put the focus on readily observable insects that one encounters while strolling through a tropical forest in the Americas. It is a general belief that insects in the tropics are larger and more colorful than insects in temperate regions, but this simply reflects a greater diversity of nearly all types of insects in the tropics. On a single rainforest tree, for example, you will find more species of ant than in all of England. Though written for those who have no prior knowledge of insects, this book should also prove useful to those who study them. In addition to descriptions of the principal insect families, the reader will find a wealth of biological information that serves as an introduction to the natural history of insects and related classes. Sidebars on insect behavior and ecological factors enhance the descriptive accounts. Kenji Nishida’s stunning photographs—many of which show insects in action in their natural settings—add appeal to every page. A final chapter provides a glimpse into the intriguing world of spiders, scorpions, crabs, and other arthropods.

An Atlas of Orchid Pollination

Author : Nelis A. Van Der Cingel
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 9789054104865
Total Pages : 342 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (48 download)

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Download or read book An Atlas of Orchid Pollination written by Nelis A. Van Der Cingel and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2001-06-01 with total page 342 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work follows on from the 1995 publication on European orchids. The atlas is now completed with a second part, containing data on the pollination of orchids of the continents of America, Asia, Africa (including Madagascar) and Australia (including New Zealand).;The first part of the book is adapted from the general account of the previous publication and is extended with chapters on taxonomy and pollinators. The general account deals with such things as the history, evolution, morphology, chemistry and genetics of orchid pollination. The second part gives a systematic account for each continent of all well known details. The text is designed to have relevance for orchid lovers whether professional or amateur.

Orchids

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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 160 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (43 download)

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Download or read book Orchids written by and published by . This book was released on 1886 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Classic Cattleyas

Author : A. A. Chadwick
Publisher : University Press of Florida
ISBN 13 : 0578786648
Total Pages : 423 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (787 download)

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Download or read book The Classic Cattleyas written by A. A. Chadwick and published by University Press of Florida. This book was released on 2021-12-03 with total page 423 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1818, William Cattley succeeded in flowering one of the first species of the genus that would bear his name. These first cattleyas are the classic cattleyas, whose form defined the essence of tropical orchids for generations to come. Indeed, the color of their flowers became known as "orchid." In this helpful and informative book, each classic Cattleya species is described in fascinating detail, and its role in breeding programs is elucidated. All that is required to appreciate and grow the large-flowered cattleyas successfully is included. Cultivation, humidity and watering, fertilizing, propagation, and diagnosing and treating problems are detailed, making this volume valuable for both veteran orchid enthusiasts and those who simply love these beautiful flowers.

Mycorrhizal Fungi in South America

Author : Mónica A. Lugo
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 3031129946
Total Pages : 461 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (311 download)

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Download or read book Mycorrhizal Fungi in South America written by Mónica A. Lugo and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2022-10-27 with total page 461 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In order to feed the world, global agriculture will have to double food production by 2050. As a result, the use of soils with fertilizers and pesticides in agronomic ecosystems will increase, taking into account the sustainability of these systems and also the provision of food security. Thus, soil ecosystems, their health, and their quality are directly involved in sustainable agronomical practices, and it is important to recognize the important role of soil microbial communities such as mycorrhizal fungi, their biodiversity, interactions, and functioning. Soil ecosystems are under the threat of biodiversity loss due to an increase of cultivated areas and agronomic exploitation intensity. Also, changes in land use alter the structure and function of ecosystems where biodiversity is vital in the ecosystem. Soils are a major aid in food production in all terrestrial ecosystems; however, this means they are also involved in gas emission and global warming. Thus, in agronomic ecosystems, several mitigation practices have been proposed to promote the increase of carbon soil stock, and the reduction of warming gas emission from soils. In South America, most of the rural population depends economically on agriculture and usually works in family units. New, organic, safe, and sustainable agro-forestry practices must be applied to support local communities and countries to achieve hunger eradication, rural poverty reduction, and sustainable development. This book compiles new information for mycorrhizal occurrence in natural and anthropic environments in South America. It includes new reports of mycorrhizal fungi diversity along different mycorrhizal types and their effect on plant communities, plant invasions, the use of mycorrhizal fungi for ecological and sustainable studies, management programs of natural and agroecosystems, and forestry and food-secure production. This book fills the gaps in biodiversity knowledge, management and safe food production of mycorrhizas. It should be a valuable help to researchers, professors and students, to aid in use of mycorrhizal fungi while also focusing on their biodiversity, sustainable safe food production, and conservation perspectives.