5<< BACK TO PROJECT LIST Project: 365/2025 Title: The chemistry of pollination and herbivory defence in Cryptostylis (Orchidaceae) Applicant: Saskia ter Horst Institution: University of Western Australia, Perth WA 6009 and the University of Amsterdam, 1000BE Amsterdam, The Netherlands Recently, the first evidence for pro-pheromone mimicry was uncovered in the Australian orchid Cryptostylis ovata, which […]
<< BACK TO PUBLICATIONS LIST NEW Latouria Dendrobiums Phil Spence 2025 Latouria Dendrobiums, the culmination of the author’s life’s work (50 years plus), is the most up-to-date and comprehensive work published on Dendrobium section Latouria. This book will become the reference and identification work for botanists and orchidologists alike, as well as hobby and professional orchid growers. Not only
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<< BACK TO PUBLICATIONS LIST Australian Orchid Research Volume 6 Expeditions to Cape York Peninsula, North Queensland, Australia 1976 – 1989 Lavarack, P. S. ‘Bill’. 2011 Have you ever wanted to visit the Cape York Peninsula wilderness to see orchids in their natural environment, but not able to do so? Now you can from the
<< BACK TO PUBLICATIONS LIST Australian Orchid Research Volume 5 – New Taxa of Australian Orchidaceae Jones, David L. & Clements, Mark A. 2006 The 5 chapters of this exceptional volume, include revisions of the Thelychiton speciosus group, and, also Bunochilus. 14 new taxa of Orchidaceae in 8 genera are described from northern and eastern
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In memory of BRUCE HARRIS 09-11-1921 – 24-01-2021 Bruce was a very experienced and capable grower of orchids. He belonged to several orchid societies, including the Australasian Native Orchid Society Victoria Group and Warringal Orchid Society. In asking orchid growers who knew Bruce for comments about him, the message was that Bruce was quiet, very
In memory of DENNIS FRANK DIEHM 06-12-1950 – 06-08-2025 Dennis was born and educated in Goulburn, NSW. His ‘number’ came up in 1972 and he was enlisted to do his National Service, which was served with the Army Division as a Trooper in 2nd Cavalry Regiment, Holsworthy (2CAV – driving APCs). After National Service Dennis
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In memory of PROFESSOR PETER JOHN WALLACE 01-09-1939 – 24-06-2021 Peter was a proud and active member of ANOS Victoria over many years. He was a person of very high integrity who was a warm and considerate person to us all. He also worked very hard to help the Society to be a welcoming and
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In memory of TONY WATKINSON 27-12-1941 – 06-09-2022 Tony’s introduction to orchids occurred following a visit to Ezi Gro Orchids to buy a flowering Cymbidium orchid more than 25 years ago. Tony instantly became a convert and as they say, the rest is history. Tony and Mavis soon joined the Wanneroo Joondalup, Northern Districts and
In memorium MAXINE GODBEER 27-12-1943 ~ 16-03-2024 Maxine Godbeer joined the Species Orchid Society of WA Inc. in May 1993, and until her death in March 2024, actively supported the Species Orchid Society along with her responsibilities as a member of the Orchid Society of WA and the Orchid Judging Panel of WA, most recently
<< BACK TO PROJECT LIST Project: 363/2025 Title: Investigation of the mycorrhizal fungi from unstudied orchid hosts and unexplored regions of Queensland Applicant: Dr. John Dearnaley Institution: University of Southern Queensland487-535 West Street, Toowoomba Qld 4350 Investigation of the mycorrhizal fungi from unstudied orchid hosts and unexplored regions of Queensland Serendipita fungi are common orchid