Although many ecological properties of species respond to climate change, their evolutionary responses are poorly understood. Here, we use data from long-term demographic studies to predict evolutionary responses of three herbaceous perennial orchid species, Cypripedium parviflorum, C. candidum and Ophrys sphegodes, to predicted climate changes in the habitats they occupy. …
Although many ecological properties of species respond to climate change, their evolutionary responses are poorly understood. Here, we use data from long-term demographic studies to predict evolutionary responses of three herbaceous perennial orchid species, Cypripedium parviflorum, C. candidum and Ophrys sphegodes, to predicted climate changes in the habitats they occupy. …
A lone and unique population of about 30 reddish to dark violet-maroon orchids grows on the small patch of land between the borders of two Colombian departments. However, its extremely small habitat is far from the only striking thing about the new species. A closer look at its flowers' heart …
Plan to pull £25m from conservation schemes could affect corncrakes, rare orchids, peatbogs and flower meadows Scotland faces the loss of some of its most vulnerable bird species and habitats after ministers cut environment spending on farmland by £25m, a senior conservationist has warned. Stuart Housden, the Scottish director of …
A research team led by Nepali Scientist Bhakta Bahadur Raskoti has recently discovered a new species of orchid at Langtang National Park. The finding was made public in a scientific article published in the Nordic Journal of Botany last month. The new orchid has been named Neottia chandrae in honour …
Conservation of biodiversity in managed landscapes is of critical importance due to the rapid degradation and loss of primary habitat in the tropics. Soppinabetta forests are farmer-managed, fragmented evergreen forests of the Western Ghats biodiversity hotspot in India. We hypothesized that these forests have immense importance in conservation of epiphytic …
Thiruvananthapuram: India has to produce its own hybrid varieties of orchid if it is to make a mark in the international market for ornamental flowers, according to Martin Motes, noted orchid breeder, grower and author. Addressing orchid farmers in the district at a function here on Tuesday, Dr. Motes said …
Karnataka one of the Southern states of India has 3.83 million ha or recorded forest area which is around 20 percent of its geographical area. Karnataka is endowed with most significant forests in the country ranging from majestic evergreen forests of the Western Ghats to the scrub jungles of the …
Sheer determination and the courage exuded by unemployed local youths has transformed a hillock still frequented by wild animals into a mesmerizing and high-tech orchid garden which has thousands of orchids with high commercial value blooming now. This conversion of an otherwise nondescript hillock measuring around 7 bigha and located …
The first public lecture of the 5th International Canopy Conference, 2009 dwelt on the canopy forest and life on tree tops, here on Tuesday. swinging: Edward Morrell of International Canopy Access (ICA) demonstrating tree climbing at 5th International Canopy Conference in Bangalore on Tuesday. DH Photo Margaret D Lowman, Tropical …
Of the diverse flora and fauna in an ecosystem, epiphytes in general and orchids in particular have a vital role to play in mutualism. By virtue of their sensitivity to the changes in the climate they provide a forewarning about the impending damages due to these changes and act as …
Sardar Asif Ahmed Ali, Deputy Chairman, Planning Commission (PC) has said that Pakistan Agricultural Research Council (Parc) is playing a vital role in innovative agricultural research and lauded the efforts of agricultural scientists. He showed keen interest in alternative agricultural experimentation while witnessing the organic wheat fields, fruit orchards, Kalonji …
kadapa March 24: Gales since the last two days damaged fruit gardens in the Kadapa district. Farmers suffered a loss to the tune of Rs 4 crore. Fruit gardens, especially papaya and banana, in Kadapa, Rajampet, Kodur, Kamalapuram and various places in the district have been affected. Farmers of mango …
In a bid to conserve the rare species of orchids found in the North-east, around 10 non-government organisations working for the conservation of orchids, have decided to intensify the campaign against illegal trade of orchids from the region. The organisations further decided to launch a massive awareness drive, which will …
Ranbaxy on Tuesday said that it has entered into a business alliance with Orchid Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals, involving multiple geographies and therapies for both finished dosage formulations and active pharmaceutical ingredients (raw materials). However, sources said the option of acquiring additional equity in Orchid, and announcing an open offer at …
