Fundamentals of Orchid Biology
Joseph Arditti
- New York John Wiley 1992
- xii, 691 p. : ill. ; 29 cm.
Examines the biology, history, evolution and commercial uses of orchids. All aspects of the orchid are explored including how they are classified and named; the cytology, physiology, phytochemistry and morphology of orchids; their anatomy, mycorrhiza, pollination, embryology, reproduction, heredity and breeding and ecological characteristics. Numerous illustrations throughout aid in comprehension.