To counteract its dramatic species endangerment caused by extensive loss of habitat, Singapore is currently re-introducing into nature some of the native orchids to conserve and improve their germplasm. A main challenge of re-introduction is growing and establishing
Effect of ABA on desiccation tolerance in the protocorm-like bodies (PLBs) of D. candidum was studied. The best result was obtained while ABA precultured at 5 micromol/L for 24 h (Fig.2). PLBs vitality rate was 10 times of the control after 2 h desiccation (Table 1). Detection of cytoplasmic
Dendrobium officinale is an economically important Chinese herb with ornamental and medicinal values. However, the mechanisms by which D. officinale adapts to cadmium (Cd) stress is unknown. Here, physiological changes in D. officinale roots and leaves exposed to increasing levels of Cd stress
Somatic embryogenesis receptor kinases (SERKs) play a significant role in morphogenesis, stress/defense and signal transduction. In the present study, we have identified two SERK and 11 SERK-like (SERL) genes in Phalaenopsis equestris, two SERK and 11 SERL genes in Dendrobium catenatum, and one SERK
Hydroxyproline-rich glycoproteins (HRGPs) are abundant cell wall components involved in mycorrhizal symbiosis, but little is known about their function in orchid mycorrhizal association. To gain further insight into the role of HRGPs in orchid symbiosis, the location and function of HRGPs were
Moniliformediquinone (MFD), a phenanthradiquinone in Dendrobium moniliforme, was synthesized in our laboratory. Beyond its in vitro inhibitory effects on cancer cells, other biological activity of MFD is unknown. The purpose of the present study was to investigate the effects of MFD on hepatic
Dendrobium nobile is an important medicinal food beneficial for human health, well known for polysaccharides and dendrobine. For fast, accurate, and comprehensive comparison of its quality, high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) fingerprinting method was constructed. Firstly, spring frost
Dendrobium Sabin Blue is an important orchid hybrid that has been grown extensively as cut flower, potted plant and is also popular for its deeppurplish blue flowers. The most efficient long term conservation method of this hybrid is through cryopreservation. Cryopreservation involving the
The prevalence of alcohol consumption has increased in modern dietary life and alcoholic liver injury can follow. Dendrobium huoshanense polysaccharide (DHP) is a homogeneous polysaccharide isolated from Dendrobium huoshanense, which possesses hepatoprotection function. In this study, we
Gas-chromatography-mass-spectrometry revealed the presence of various bioactive compounds with anticancer properties in protocorm-like-body (PLB) cultures of a Dendrobium hybrid orchid (Dendrobium Enopi x DendrobiumPink Lady). Pre-illumination of red fluorescent light lessened
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