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The Journal of Heredity 1985:76(1):74-75
© 1985 The American Genetic Association 76:74-75

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Polypioidy in Phalaenopsis orchid improvement

R. J. Griesbach

The author is affiliated with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, ARS, Florist and Nursery Crops Laboratory, Beltsville, Maryland 20705.

Abstract

The use of naturally occurring unreduced gametes and of artificially induced polyploidy has increased the fertility of triploid Phalaenopsis orchids. The fertile hexaploids may be used in a breeding program to improve flower quality.


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