<< BACK TO PROJECT LIST Project: 347/2022 Title: Quantifying the impact of climate change on orchid mycorrhizal symbiosis Applicant: Dr. Jacopo CalevoInstitution: School of Molecular and Life Sciences, Curtin University, Perth WA While we know that soil mycorrhizal fungi improve plant tolerance to abiotic stresses generally, we know very little regarding the function of individual fungi and ecological resilience […]
<< BACK TO PROJECT LIST Project: 346/2022 Title: Effects of herbivory and population density on the pollination and reproductive success of Diuris chryseopsis D. L. Jones and Diuris ochroma D. L. Jones (Orchidaceae) Applicant: Rebecca GrinterInstitution: School of Life Sciences, La Trobe University, Bundoora VIC 3086 Science Division, Orchid Conservation Program, Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria Australia supports a rich diversity
In memory of PHIL GRECH 15-01-1940 ~ 19-02-2022 Phil’s love of orchids began in 1975. He was given a plant as a thank-you for felling a friend’s tree and it had a tiny spike. It was Cym.Arunta Amber. Phil nurtured it and entered it in the Traralgon Orchid Show as a novice. It won several
In memory of KENNETH FRANK BOX 1926 ~ 2019 Ken was well respected and admired for leadership and generosity. Ken was a life member of Warringal Orchid Society, where he previously served as a President and held various committee positions for many years. I have known Ken since I became interested in orchids in late
<< BACK TO PUBLICATIONS LIST NEW Aerangis 2nd edition Isobyl la Croix 2022 Published by the American Orchid Society Inc. 2022 The thoroughly updated, definitive work on the genus Aerangis by Isobyl la Croix who spent many years studying African orchids in their native habitat. It features detailed descriptions of the 59 species, accounts of
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<< BACK TO PUBLICATIONS LIST NEW Native Orchids of South Australia a Field Guide June Niejalka 2022 This is a comprehensive book with 416 orchid species, 289 maps and 1,740 photos . It contains photos of each species (includes all named species and many yet to be named), taxonomy information, description of each species,
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<< BACK TO PUBLICATIONS LIST Volume 1 Anzbas to Ericksonella Volume 2Eriochilus to Thelymitra, southwesy hybrids and Kimberley species NEW The Complete Orchids of Western Australia Andrew Brown 2022 Written by one of Western Australia’s most distinguished orchid authorities and featuring over 1500 colour photographs this comprehensive two volume set is a culmination of all
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<< BACK TO PROJECT LIST Project: 345/2022 Title: Conserving and monitoring the Ovate Spider Orchid (Caladenia ovata) on Kangaroo IslandApplicant: Dr Richard GlatzInstitution: D’Estrees Entomology and Scientific Services, P.O. Box 16, Kingscote SA We are small team looking at the rare Spider-orchid species, Caladenia ovata, or the Ovate-lipped Spider-orchid, on Kangaroo Island. This is a
<< BACK TO PROJECT LIST Project: 344/2022 Title: Warn stratification for improved in-vitro germination in Australian terrestrial orchidsApplicant: Brendan JanissenInstitution: Aceae EnvironmentalAddress: 35 Sheila Street, Preston Vic 30782 Seed germination in orchids requires three essential factors: environmental conditions (temperature, moisture, light/dark) conducive to germination, primed ‘ready-to-germinate’ (not dormant) seed and (unlike most other plants)
<< BACK TO PROJECT LIST Project: 343/2022 Title: Recovery of Rhizanthella gardneri populations and habitat post fire Applicant: Dr. Jeremy Bougoure Institution: University of Western Australia Rhizanthella gardneri Rogers. (Western underground orchid) habitat ‘health’ has been declining, which has negatively impacted populations of this unique and critically endangered species. Recent fires in the Corrigin area (Western