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Chromosomes Comments
CHROMOSOME NUMBERS: Dendrobiums At Kew 62 species recently acquired from Papua-New Guinea; refer to the list, A85-1122; for miscellaneous species, refer to A85-1235 0
CHROMOSOME NUMBERS: For Bulbophyllums 55 species at Kew listed with origin and 2n. A85-190 0
CHROMOSOME NUMBERS: For Phragmipedium Hybrids Diploidy and polyploidy. A83-933 0
CHROMOSOME NUMBERS: For Species and Hybrids For a most comprehensive listing, refer to OBIII-323 0
CHROMOSOME NUMBERS: Importance They are significant for cymbidiums, but not for others such as paphiopedilums, for breeding purposes. OA78-17 0
CHROMOSOMES: Changes in 1987 A review of recent events and efforts to conserve wild orchids; improvements in the face of rapacious exploitation suggested, refer to A88-31 0
CHROMOSOMES: Failure The Convention qualifies as the biggest fraud as applied to plants since Prohibition in the U.S.; it has probably killed more plants than it has saved; originally written for protection of animals, it does not work well for plants as it ignores the more dangerous problem of habitat destruction. OIE87Jy-6 0
CHROMOSOMES: Is it Effective? The greatest threats are Japan, Belgium and Holland which have not signed the treaty; until they ratify it they will remain the worst importers of wild species. OA86-64 0
CHROMOSOMES: Pros and Cons An argument against its policies or provisions and stating the program needs to be re-evaluated; refer to A88-30 0
CHROMOSOMES: Variation in Numbers A review; change and polyploidy; polyploidy and improvements in plants, other information, refer to OR81-169; OR82-368; OR87-139 0

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  1. Carol Holdren commented on topic "recently purchased orchid shows unstoppable roots " by David George
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  3. Carol Holdren commented on topic "shorter stem with less vigorous blooms" by katherine mott
  4. Carol Holdren commented on topic "need info on yellow bird" by Glenda Ratliff
  5. Carol Holdren commented on topic "Looking to join an orchid club." by Paula Milano
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