Complete Chloroplast Genome of the Eria Sensu Lato Complex (Orchidaceae): Comparative Analysis and Phylogenetic Relationship [PDF]
Ecology and EvolutionThe Eria sensu lato (Eria s.l.) complex represents a highly diverse yet taxonomically challenging orchid lineage. To comprehensively elucidate its evolutionary history, we sequenced 14 complete chloroplast genomes and assembled a robust 18‐taxon dataset ...
Xinyi Wu +6 more
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Further advances in orchid mycorrhizal research [PDF]
Mycorrhiza, 2007 Orchid mycorrhizas are mutualistic interactions between fungi and members of the Orchidaceae, the world’s largest plant family. The majority of the world’s orchids are photosynthetic, a small number of species are myco-heterotrophic throughout their ...
John David William Dearnaley
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Application of microdeletion and microduplication screening in preimplantation genetic testing: a case report [PDF]
Journal of Medical Case ReportsBackground Microdeletions and microduplications are chromosomal variants ranging up to 3 Mb in size. These abnormalities often arise spontaneously and have significant clinical implications, including developmental delay and congenital anomalies.
Maria Katz +8 more
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Preliminary Assessment of Mycobiome at Former Quarry Site That Hosts a Diverse and Abundant Orchid Population [PDF]
MicroorganismsFormer quarries offer unique opportunities for biodiversity restoration, yet their potential for orchid meadow creation remains underexplored. This study screened soils to study whether these habitats harbour key orchid-compatible fungi essential for ...
Viswambharan Sarasan +2 more
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Neottia maolanensis, a replacement name for Neottia bifida M.N.Wang (Orchidaceae) [PDF]
PhytoKeys, 2023 According to Articles 53.1 of the International Code of Nomenclature for Algae, Fungi, and Plants (Shenzhen Code), Neottia bifida M.N.Wang (as 'bifidus'; PhytoKeys 229: 222, 2023) is an illegitimate name, and hence a new name Neottia maolanensis M.
Mei-Na Wang +7 more
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Dipteris shenzhenensis, a new endangered species of Dipteridaceae from Shenzhen, southern China [PDF]
PhytoKeys, 2021 Dipteris shenzhenensis, a new species of ferns from Shenzhen, Guangdong, southern China, is identified and described. It closely resembles D. chinensis but possesses several unique traits, such as long rhizome scales, castaneous stipe, and abaxially pale
Zuo-Ying Wei +9 more
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Neottia bifidus (Orchidaceae, Epidendroideae, Neottieae), a new mycoheterotrophic species from Guizhou, China [PDF]
PhytoKeys, 2023 Neottia bifidus, a new mycoheterotrophic orchid, found in Maolan National Nature Reserve in Guizhou Province, China, is described and illustrated here. The new species is close to N. nidus-avis, N. kiusiana and N.
Mei-Na Wang +7 more
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The olfactory basis of orchid pollination by mosquitoes. [PDF]
, 2020 Mosquitoes are important vectors of disease and require sources of carbohydrates for reproduction and survival. Unlike host-related behaviors of mosquitoes, comparatively less is understood about the mechanisms involved in nectar-feeding decisions, or ...
Akbari, Omar S +6 more
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Conservation and reintroduction of the rare and endangered orchid Paphiopedilum armeniacum
Ecosystem Health and Sustainability, 2021 Paphiopedilum armeniacum is a rare and endangered lady’s slipper orchid in China. It is distributed around the mid-elevations of the Nu Mountains in southwest China. Due to over-harvest, habitat loss, and degradation, wild populations of P.
Meina Wang +8 more
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South Asian Journal of Cancer, 2021 The report evaluates the effect of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic on breast cancer treatment and management at a single-surgeon cancer care unit in one of the hotspots of COVID-19 in India.
Laleh Busheri +20 more
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