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Thammasiri K., . (2005) Conservation and sustainable development of orchids in Thailand. [Proceedings Paper]
Abstract
Thailand is situated in a hot and humid tropical zone of Southeast Asia and is the 13th most plant-rich country in the world. It is estimated that there are approximately 15 000 plant species of which about 1 100 are orchids. Deforestation and over-collection of wild Thai orchids for trade has placed orchid species at a risk of extinction. The genus Paphiopedilum Vanda coerulea and Dendrobium cruentum are now included in Appendix I of CITES. Various methods of in situ and ex situ conservation living collection seed banks and pollen banks of orchids are being implemented by the government institutions and the private sectors. Sustainable development of orchids for both species and hybrids is successful. Further research extension and technology application for more effective breeding asexual propagation tissue culture cultivation postharvest handling transport and their application to the orchid trade are being developed. Conservation and sustainable development of orchids in Thailand will be a complete success if the people and the public and private sectors cooperate with each other.
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Abstract
Thailand is situated in a hot and humid tropical zone of Southeast Asia and is the 13th most plant-rich country in the world. It is estimated that there are approximately 15 000 plant species of which about 1 100 are orchids. Deforestation and over-collection of wild Thai orchids for trade has placed orchid species at a risk of extinction. The genus Paphiopedilum Vanda coerulea and Dendrobium cruentum are now included in Appendix I of CITES. Various methods of in situ and ex situ conservation living collection seed banks and pollen banks of orchids are being implemented by the government institutions and the private sectors. Sustainable development of orchids for both species and hybrids is successful. Further research extension and technology application for more effective breeding asexual propagation tissue culture cultivation postharvest handling transport and their application to the orchid trade are being developed. Conservation and sustainable development of orchids in Thailand will be a complete success if the people and the public and private sectors cooperate with each other.
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| Item Type: | Proceedings Paper |
|---|---|
| Additional Information: | Summary En |
| AGROVOC Term: | ORCHIDACEAE |
| AGROVOC Term: | GENETIC RESOURCES |
| AGROVOC Term: | CULTIVATION |
| AGROVOC Term: | CUT FLOWERS |
| AGROVOC Term: | SEED STORAGE |
| AGROVOC Term: | GENE BANKS |
| AGROVOC Term: | WATER RESOURCES |
| AGROVOC Term: | PEST CONTROL |
| AGROVOC Term: | PLANT BREEDING |
| AGROVOC Term: | POSTHARVEST TECHNOLOGY |
| Geographical Term: | MALAYSIA |
| Depositing User: | Ms. Norfaezah Khomsan |
| Last Modified: | 24 Apr 2025 05:27 |
| URI: | http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/16596 |
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