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The orchids have great appeal, yet little is known about the reproduction in nature of these vulnerable species. This is a detailed survey of terrestrial orchid biology from seed dispersal to established plant using the interaction of field and culture experiments. The author surveys the seed biology, propagation, plant growth, fungal associations, seasonal rhythm and life history of 36 genera of orchids of the temperate, northern hemisphere.Stimulating for physiological botanists and essential for orchid horticulturists.Rasmussen, Hanne N. is the author of 'Terrestrial Orchids', published 2008 under ISBN 9780521048811 and ISBN 0521048818.
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