Descripción morfológica y caracterización molecular de los hongos asociados a la raíz de Masdevallia coccinea Linden ex Lindl / Morphological description and molecular characterization of fungi associated with the root of Masdevallia coccinea Linden ex Lindl

RESUMEN Masdevallia coccinea es una orquídea llamativa, endémica de Colombia, empleada en la generación de híbridos ornamentales con más de una década, clasificada como una especie en peligro de extinción. Entre las técnicas usadas para la propagación in vitro y ex situ de especies de la familia Orchidaceae, se estudia la simbiosis micorrízica, debido a que esta familia micoheterótrofa depende de una correlación con estos hongos para subsistir en las primeras etapas de desarrollo en estado silvestre. Con el objetivo de caracterizar e identificar los hongos asociados a las raíces de M. coccinea, se realizó un estudio histológico en raíces y, a partir de micropreparados, se caracterizó morfológicamente micro, macroscópica y molecularmente diez aislamientos. Se identificó a M. coccinea como una orquídea que presenta diferentes patrones de colonización micorrízicos y con posibles efectos endófitos de los géneros Aspergillus, Scopulariopsis, Trichoderma, Ilyonectria y del orden Xylariales en condiciones ex situ.

ABSTRACT Masdevallia coccinea is a striking orchid, endemic to Colombia, used in the generation of ornamental hybrids, with more than a decade classified as an endangered species. Among the techniques used for in vitro and ex situ propagation of species of the Orchidaceae family, mycorrhizal symbiosis is studied, because this mycoheterotrophic family depends on a correlation with these fungi to survive in the early stages of development in the wild. In order to characterize and identify the fungi associated with the roots of M. coccinea, a histological study was carried out on roots and 10 isolates were morphologically, macroscopically and molecularly characterized from micropreparations. M. coccinea is identified as an orchid with different mycorrhizal colonization patterns and with possible endophytic effects of the genera Aspergillus, Scopulariopsis, Trichoderma, Ilyonectria and the order Xylariales under ex situ conditions.

Short-chain fatty acids production by Bifidobacterium species in the presence of salep

BACKGROUND: Salep is obtained by grinding dried orchid tubers and used as a valuable ingredient in the food industry. Because of the glucomannan content of salep, it is thought to have prebiotic potential. However, there is little information in studies concerning the fermentation characteristics and potential prebiotic properties of salep. The objective of this study was to investigate the effect of salep on bifidobacterial growth by measuring the highest optical density (OD), calculating the specific growth rates, and determining the production of lactic acid and short-chain fatty acids (acetic, propionic, and butyric acid) as a result of bacterial fermentation. RESULT: The OD and pH values obtained in this study showed that salep was utilized as a source of assimilable carbon and energy by the Bifidobacterium species (BS). All Bifidobacterium strains produced lactic, acetic, propionic, and butyric acid, indicating that salep is readily fermented by these bacteria. Salep at 1% (w/v) showed a similar effect on bifidobacterial growth as that promoted by 1% (w/v) glucose used as a traditional carbon source. CONCLUSIONS: Bifidobacterium species can develop in media containing salep as well as in glucose and exhibit the potential to be used as new sources of prebiotics.

Effectiveness Test of Orchid Mycorrhizal Isolate (Ceratorhiza and Trichoderma) Indonesia and Its Role as a Biofertilizer

Aim: The existence of Orchid Mycorrhizal Fungi (OMF) has a role to stimulate growth and support the supply of orchid nutrition as a biofertilizer agent. This study aimed to determine the association of mycorrhizal with Phalaenopsis amabilis (L.) Blume which was carried out through the effectiveness test of two Indonesian orchid mycorrhizal isolates i.e. Ceratorhiza and Trichoderma. Study Design: This study consisted of 4 treatments. Each treatment was repeated 3 times, each repetition of 5 plantlets, so that the total plantlet used was 60. Place and Duration of Study: Laboratory of Plant Biotechnology, Department of Biology, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Indonesia, between June 2017 and April 2018. Methodology: The method of inoculating orchid mycorrhizal by placing a plantlet in a petri dish containing orchid mycorrhizal for 1, 2, 3, and 4 days. Then plantlets are grown on sterile moss growing media and acclimatized in a greenhouse. Observation of each treatment is carried out every day for the next month. Observation variables include the number of initial and final roots, the number of live and dead roots, and the number of living and dead plants. Results: The results of the orchid mycorrhizal induction test showed that the Ceratorhiza inoculation treatment showed a fluctuation in the mean increase in the number of final roots, live roots, dead roots, and dead plantlets that were higher than the Trichoderma inoculation treatment. The results also showed that the best inoculation time on Ceratorhiza and Trichoderma was day 3 and 4. The adaptation process had the effect of increasing the number of dead roots in weeks 1 and 2. The adaptation process stopped at the beginning of week 4 with the number of new roots appearing a lot. Conclusion: Orchid mycorrhizal Ceratorhiza shows the value of effectiveness test compared with Trichoderma. The results of this study are expected to be basic information in efforts to cultivate natural orchids in Indonesia.

Bait traps remain attractive to euglossine bees even after two weeks: a report from Brazilian Atlantic forest

ABSTRACT Bait traps are effective and commonly used method in the studies of orchid bees. Important questions in the context of this method, including those related to bait dispersion, how long baits remain attractive, the distance from which males are supposed to be attracted to lures and so on, are still open subjects. Data on the attractiveness of bait traps that have remained in the field during two weeks in a large Atlantic forest preserve are presented. Four main results emerge from the data: (i) the abundance of specimens collected per day decreased in all the attractants as the traps were left on the field; (ii) despite this decrease, the absolute number of individuals collected after eight and fifteen days is remarkably, mostly in eugenol and vanillin baits; (iii) the vast majority of species, 22 of 25, was already collected on the first sample day; (iv) a consistent variation in the relative abundance of individuals collected in each scent as collections were made. We urge that bait traps should not be left in the field beyond what is strictly necessary since there is a real possibility of collecting a significant number of individuals as these traps remain available.

Preliminary study on the effects of fusaric acid treated protocorm-like bodies of Dendrobium hybrid against Fusarium proliferatum and Fusarium oxysporum

Aims@#Dendrobiums are majorly affected by Fusarium proliferatum and F. oxysporum. The aim of this research was to utilise the mycotoxin, fusaric acid (FA) on Dendrobium hybrid to produce cultivars that are resistant towards these fungi. @*Methodology and results@#FA of concentrations 0.05, 0.10, 0.15 and 0.20 mM were transferred to sterilised half-strength Murashige and Skoog (MS) medium and inoculated with four weeks old thin cell layer (TCL) of protocorm-like bodies (PLBs) for eight weeks. It was deduced that PLBs treated with 0.10 mM of FA resulted in highest survival and shoot regeneration rate but the survival and regeneration rate began to decline as the concentrations of FA were increased. Histology and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) observation showed prominent cell damage and stomatal closure in PLBs treated with FA. Direct amplification of minisatellite DNA (DAMD) markers showed polymorphism in the FA treated PLBs compared to the control PLBs. In the leaf bridge bioassay, plantlets treated with 0.05 mM of FA showed most resistance towards both fungal species. @*Conclusion, significance and impact of study@#Therefore, this research is a preliminary screening study where the optimum concentration of FA was selected based on the reaction of treated TCL of PLBs towards these mutagens.

Dendrobium orchid polysaccharide extract: Preparation, characterization and in vivo skin hydrating efficacy / 中草药·英文版

Objective: Dendrobium spp., the major globally commercializing tropical orchid, has been continuously used in Chinese medicine. However, preparation and standardization of this therapeutic orchid including its clinical evidence for topical application are sparely to be exploited. Methods: Maceration of the white orchid (Dendrobium cv. Khao Sanan) in water was varied on the extraction time. The extraction yields and total polysaccharide content of the extracts were compared. The best extract condition was selected, standardized, and evaluated on safety and skin hydrating efficacy in human volunteers. Results: The extraction for 3 h gave the extract with polysaccharide content that significantly (P < 0.001) greater than the other extraction times with the following specification: yield [(35.60 ± 2.51)%], moisture content [(7.65 ± 0.21)%], total polysaccharide, sugar, reducing sugar and ash content [(72.95 ± 2.37)%, (34.38 ± 0.00)%, (16.28 ± 0.00)%, and (0.12 ± 0.00)%], pH (4.42 ± 0.01), viscosity [(15.07 ± 0.12) cps] swelling and water absorption capacities [(10.00 ± 0.00)%, (1.19 ± 0.24) g/g]. This antioxidative polysaccharide caused no skin irritation with a better skin hydrating efficacy than the untreated skin and the benchmark as examined in 22 Thai volunteers. Conclusion: White Dendrobium is ready to be supplied as a specialty ingredient with a safe and efficient profile for skin dryness therapy. This innovative application of the identified traditional Chinese medicinal herb flows in the main stream of the consumers’ preferences and demand upon natural derived products.

Somatic embryos from Phalaenopsis classic Spotted Pink (Orchidaceae) protocorms / Embriões somáticos provenientes de protocormos de Phalaenopsis classic Spotted Pink (Orquidaceae)

ABSTRACT: The aim of the present study was to induce the formation of somatic embryos in protocorms from Phalaenopsis Classic Spotted Pink hybrids at two physiological maturation stages, namely: 80 and 120 days after seed inoculation (DASI). Protocorms were inoculated in ½ MS medium supplemented with 0.1 mg L-1 ANA and 3 mg L-1 TDZ. Protocorms were inoculated 120 days after sowing were more developed at the 15th cultivation day due to the formation of pro-embryogenic structures. It was possible seeing the formation of globular- and torpedo-stage somatic embryos at the 30th day of cultivation in somatic embryogenesis (SE) induction medium. The protocorms inoculated at the 80th DASI did not formed somatic embryos; they oxidized 20 days after cultivation in SE-induction medium. The formation of somatic embryos happened directly on the explant, thus characterizing a direct somatic embryogenesis. The embryos converted into plants when the somatic embryos were transferred to the nutrient medium containing no growth regulator. Therefore, it was concluded that the somatic embryos induction from protocorms 120 days after sowing was positive, since the embryos were able to become plants and presented vegetative organs with morphological traits similar to those of the matrix plant.

RESUMO: O presente estudo buscou induzir a formação de embriões somáticos em protocormos do híbrido Phalaenopsis Classic Spotted Pink em dois estádios de maturação fisiológica aos 80 e 120 dias após a inoculação das sementes (DAIS). Os protocormos foram inoculados em meio ½ MS suplementado com 0,1 mg L-1 de ANA e 3 mg L-1 de TDZ. Aos 15 dias de cultivo os protocormos, inoculados aos 120 dias após a semeadura, apresentavam estádio mais desenvolvido, apresentando formação de estruturas pró-embriogênicas. Aos 30 dias de cultivo em meio de indução de ES observou-se a formação de embriões somáticos na fase globular e torpedo. Os protocormos inoculados com 80 DAIS não evoluíram para a formação de embriões somáticos, ocorrendo a oxidação destes aos 20 dias após o cultivo em meio de indução de ES. A formação dos embriões somáticos ocorreu diretamente no explante, caracterizando uma embriogênese somática direta. Quando os embriões somáticos foram transferidos para o meio nutritivo sem regulador de crescimento, houve a conversão em plantas. Diante disso, conclui-se que a indução de embriões somáticos a partir de protocormos com 120 dias após a semeadura, foi positiva, em que os embriões obtidos apresentaram competência em converter-se em plantas, apresentando os órgãos vegetativos com características morfológicas satisfatórias.

Investigation of Differential Genes Expression in the Genome of Epipactis flava Seidenf. (Orchidaceae) under Flooded Condition Using cDNA-SRAP Analysis

Epipactis flava Seidenf. is classified into a rare type of orchid species, a rheophyte. The specific habitat for its life cycle requires a strong current and flooding time. In this study, differential gene expression between submerged and non-submerged conditions was studied using the cDNA-SRAP method. RNAs were extracted from rhizomes at 0, 6, 12, 24 and 48 hours after submergence. Seven candidate genes were selected to study the relative gene expression by real-time RT-PCR and found to be upregulated in submergence condition. Six of these, RNA polymerase sigma factor gene, ATPase gene, Plant homeodomain finger Alfin-like genes, DNA-3-methyladenine glycosylase gene, and Allene oxide synthase gene were induced to the highest level within 12 hrs. Subsequently, the expression of five genes decreased at 24 and 48 hrs of treatment except for UDP-glucosyl transferase gene which showed stable expression at all time. Apart from others, dolichyl-diphosphooligosaccharide glycosyl transferase gene was induced to the highest level at 24 hrs and was stable until 48 hrs. This suggested that the induction of genes expression by flooding occurred within 12-24 hrs and most genes in this finding involved in stress responses which were easily upregulated in rheophytic plants during submergence. The more differentially expressed genes should be analysed for a further understanding of the rheophytic habit of this plant.

Determination of endogenous IAA and carbohydrates during the induction and development of protocorm-like bodies of Cattleya tigrina A. Richard / Determinação de AIA e carboidratos endógenos durante a indução e desenvolvimento deestruturas semelhantes a protocormos de Cattleya tigrina A. Richard

Tissue culture techniques have been employed for orchid mass propagation by means of themorphogenetic route of protocorm like-bodies (PLBs). This study aimed to analyze and compare Indoleaceticacid (IAA) and sugar endogenous levels in protocorm-like bodies (PLBs) induction and developmentin Cattleya tigrina, in order to better understand this process and to optimize micropropagation procedureprotocols. Leaves grown on MS (Murashige and Skoog) culture medium, suplemented with 9 μM TDZfor PLBs induction and development were collected after 0, 2, 7, 14, 30, 60 and 100 days of cultivation, forfurther analysis. Increase of IAA and reduction of sugar levels are strongly related to morphogeneticresponse, that is, PLBs formation over the preexisting ones and leaf primordia formation. Sucrose, fructoseand glucose presence in this study is related to cell signaling. Thus, hormonal signals and carbohydratesalter metabolism, triggering PLBs initiation and development in C. tigrina.

Técnicas de cultura de tecidos têm sido empregadas para a propagação em massa de orquídeaspor meio da via morfogenética de estruturas semelhantes a protocormos (ESPs). O estudo teve comoobjetivo analisar e comparar os níveis endógenos de ácido indol-3-acético (AIA) e de açúcares na indução eno desenvolvimento de estruturas semelhantes a protocormos (ESPs) em Cattleya tigrina, visando à melhorcompreensão deste processo e à otimização de protocolos de micropropagação. Folhas cultivadas em meiode cultura MS (Murashige & Skoog), suplementadas com 9 μM de TDZ para indução e desenvolvimentode ESPs foram coletadas após 0, 2, 7, 14, 30, 60 e 100 dias de cultivo, para posterior análise. O aumento dosníveis de AIA e a redução dos níveis de açúcar estão fortemente relacionados à resposta morfogenética, ouseja, à formação de ESPs sobre os pré-existentes e à formação de primórdios foliares. A presença desacarose, frutose e glicose neste estudo está relacionada à sinalização celular. Assim, sinais hormonais ecarboidratos alteram o metabolismo, desencadeando a iniciação e o desenvolvimento de ESPs em C. tigrina.

Biocontrol of Orchid-pathogenic Mold, Phytophthora palmivora, by Antifungal Proteins from Pseudomonas aeruginosa RS1

Black rot disease in orchids is caused by the water mold Phytophthora palmivora. To gain better biocontrol performance, several factors affecting growth and antifungal substance production by Pseudomonas aeruginosa RS1 were verified. These factors include type and pH of media, temperature, and time for antifungal production. The results showed that the best conditions for P. aeruginosa RS1 to produce the active compounds was cultivating the bacteria in Luria-Bertani medium at pH 7.0 for 21 h at 37 °C. The culture filtrate was subjected to stepwise ammonium sulfate precipitation. The precipitated proteins from the 40% to 80% fraction showed antifungal activity and were further purified by column chromatography. The eluted proteins from fractions 9–10 and 33–34 had the highest antifungal activity at about 75% and 82% inhibition, respectively. SDS-PAGE revealed that the 9–10 fraction contained mixed proteins with molecular weights of 54 kDa, 32 kDa, and 20 kDa, while the 33–34 fraction contained mixed proteins with molecular weights of 40 kDa, 32 kDa, and 29 kDa. Each band of the proteins was analyzed by LC/MS to identify the protein. The result from Spectrum Modeler indicated that these proteins were closed similarly to three groups of the following proteins; catalase, chitin binding protein, and protease. Morphological study under scanning electron microscopy demonstrated that the partially purified proteins from P. aeruginosa RS1 caused abnormal growth and hypha elongation in P. palmivora. The bacteria and/or these proteins may be useful for controlling black rot disease caused by P. palmivora in orchid orchards.

Carbohydrates on the growth of Cattleya schilleriana Reichb.f. seedlings (Orchidaceae) / Carboidratos no crescimento de plântulas de Cattleya schilleriana Reichb.f. (Orchidaceae)

ABSTRACT: The aim of the present study was to evaluate the effects of carbohydrate supplementation on the propagation of the orchid Cattleya schilleriana. The 120-d-old seedlings were subcultured in fructose-, glucose-, or sucrose-supplemented (0, 15, 30, and 45g L-1) ½ MS culture medium (half-strength macronutrient concentrations), using a completely random design with four repetitions per treatment. After 120d of treatment, root number and length, leaf number and length, and fresh weight were evaluated, and seedling survival was evaluated after 75d of acclimatization in a greenhouse. The in vitro growth data were submitted to regression analysis, whereas the percentage survival data were analyzed using ANOVA and Tukey's test. Both in vitro growth and ex vitro survival were lowest when the plantlets were grown in the absence of a carbohydrate source and highest (>90% survival) when supplemented with glucose. According to our findings, the addition of either glucose (30g L-1) or sucrose (30g L-1) is recommended for mass propagation of C. schilleriana.

RESUMO: O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar a adição de doses de carboidratos em meio de cultura ½ MS para a propagação da orquídea Cattleya schilleriana. Plântulas com 120 dias após semeadura foram recultivadas em 12 tratamentos, onde foram investigadas a adição de diferentes doses de frutose, glicose e sacarose (0, 15, 30 e 45g L-1). O delineamento utilizado foi inteiramente casualizado com quatro repetições por tratamento. Após 120 dias nos tratamentos, foram mensurados o número de raízes, comprimento da maior raiz, número de folhas, comprimento da maior folha e massa fresca total. Depois as plântulas foram aclimatizadas em casa de vegetação e avaliada a taxa de sobrevivência após 75 dias. Os dados obtidos foram submetidos ao teste de Tukey a 5% de probabilidade e ajustadas curvas de regressão. A ausência de carboidrato reduziu o crescimento das plântulas entre todas as características avaliadas in vitro e ex vitro. As doses de glicose promoveram maior eficiência para o crescimento in vitro e sobrevivência acima de 90% após a aclimatização. Assim, a adição de glicose (30g L-1) ou sacarose (30g L-1) são recomendadas para a propagação massal de C. schilleriana.

DNA barcode regions for differentiating Cattleya walkeriana and C. loddigesii / Regiões de DNA barcode para diferenciar Cattleya walkeriana e C. loddigesii

Growers appreciate Cattleya walkeriana and C. loddigesii due to striking shape and rarity. Thus, this study aimed to evaluate the feasibility of DNA barcode regions, namely ITS1, ITS2 and rpoC1, to discriminate between C. walkeriana and C. loddigesii species. DNA barcode regions were successfully amplified using primers designed to amplify plants. We also included sequences from public databases in order to test if these regions were able to discriminate C. walkeriana and C. loddigesii from other Cattleya species. These regions, and their combinations, demonstrated that the ITS1+ITS2 had the highest average interspecific distance (11.1%), followed by rpoC1 (1.06%). For species discrimination, ITS1+ITS2 provided the best results. The combined data set of ITS1+ITS2+rpoC1 also discriminated both species, but did not result in higher rates of discrimination. These results indicate that ITS region is the best option for molecular identification of these two species and from some other species of this genus.

As espécies Cattleya walkeriana e C. loddigesii são apreciadas pelos colecionadores devido às suas impressionantes forma e raridade. Este estudo teve como objetivo avaliar a viabilidade das regiões DNA barcode, ou seja, ITS1, ITS2 e rpoC1, para discriminar as espécies C. walkeriana e C. loddigesii. Regiões DNA barcode foram amplificadas com êxito utilizando os iniciadores desenhados para plantas. Nós também incluímos sequências de bases públicas de dados, a fim de testar se estas regiões foram capazes de discriminar C. walkeriana e C. loddigesii de outras espécies de Cattleya. Estas regiões e suas combinações demonstraram que o ITS1 + ITS2 teve a maior distância média interespecífica (11,1%), seguido por rpoC1 (1,06%). Para a discriminação das espécies, ITS1 + ITS2 proporcionaram os melhores resultados. Os dados combinados dos ITS1 + ITS2 + rpoC1 também discriminaram ambas as espécies, mas não resultaram em maiores taxas de discriminação. Estes resultados indicam que a região ITS é a melhor opção para a identificação molecular destas duas espécies e a partir de algumas outras espécies deste gênero.

Effects of naphthalene acetic acid (NAA) on the plant growth and sugars effects on the cut flowers Mokara chark kuan orchid / Efeitos do ácido naftaleno acético (naa) sobre o crescimento das plantas e de açúcares sobre flores cortadas da orquídea Mokara chark kuan

A study was carried out to investigate the effects of Naphthalene Acetic Acid (NAA) and sugars on the plants and flowers quality of Mokara Chark Kuan orchid respectively. Parameters were monitored between November 2014 to March 2015, with the application of three concentrations of NAA at 25, 50 and 100 mg/L in the field. The application of 25 mg/L NAA significantly increases the plant height, number of roots and total soluble solid content of Mokara Chark Kuan orchid plants. But, there was no significant effect on the leaves number, chlorophyll content and number of flowers. In case of storage experiment, the cut Mokara Chark Kuan flowers were treated with 3 % and 6 % glucose and sucrose. Physiological parameters: fresh weight, water uptake, petal thickness, discoloration and vase life were evaluated. It can be concluded that spraying with 25 mg/L NAA enhanced the plant growth and development of Mokara Chark Kuan orchid. The study also showed that 6 % sucrose was the best treatment for maintaining the post-harvest quality as well as vase life of cut Mokara Chark Kuan orchid flowers.

Um estudo foi realizado para investigar os efeitos do ácido naftaleno ácido acético (NAA) no crescimento de e açúcares no plantas e na qualidade de flores da orquídea Mokara Chark Kuan . Os parâmetros foram monitorados entre novembro de 2014 e março 2015, com a aplicação de três concentrações de ANA em 25, 50 e 100 mg / L sob condições de campo. A aplicação de 25 mg / L de ANA aumentou significativamente a altura da planta, o número de raízes e o teor de sólidos solúveis totais de plantas de orquídeas Mokara Chark Kuan. Todavia, não houve nenhum efeito significativo sobre o número de folhas, o teor de clorofila e o número de flores. No caso do experimento de armazenamento, flores cortadas de Mokara Chark Kuan foram tratadas com 3% e 6% de glicose e de sacarose. Os parâmetros fisiológicos: peso fresco, absorção de água, espessura pétala, descoloração e vida de vaso foram avaliados. Pode concluir-se que a pulverização com 25 mg / L de NAA aumentou o crescimento e o desenvolvimento das plantas de orquídea Mokara Chark Kuan. O estudo também mostrou que 6% de sacarose foi o melhor tratamento para a manutenção da qualidade pós-colheita, bem como vida de vaso em flores de corte da orquídea Mokara Chark Kuan .

INDUÇÃO E HISTOLOGIA DE EMBRIÕES SOMÁTICOS PRIMÁRIOS E SECUNDÁRIOS DO HÍBRIDO Phalaenopsis CLASSIC SPOTTED PINK (ORQUIDACEAE) / Induction and Histology of Primary and Secondary Somatic Embryos of Phalaenopsis Hybrid Classic Spotted Pink (Orquidaceae) / Inducción e histología de embriones somáticos primarios y secundarios del híbrido Classic Spotted Pink (Orquidaceae)

O presente trabalho teve como objetivos induzir a formação de embriões somáticos in vitro no híbrido Phalaenopsis Classic Spotted Pink, utilizando diferentes meios nutritivos e avaliar a morfologia interna desses embriões por meio de análises histológicas e histoquímicas. Folhas jovens de plantas cultivadas in vitro foram utilizadas como explantes para indução de embriões somáticos em diferentes meios nutritivos: New Dogashima Medium, contendo ANA (0,537μM) e BAP (4,440μM), acrescido de phytagel e com pH 5,8 (NDM) e o Murashige & Skoog com a metade da concentração dos sais, acrescido de ANA (0,537μM) e TDZ (13,621μM), gelificado com gelrite e o pH 5,2 (½ MS). Embriões somáticos primários foram obtidos aos 90 dias de cultivo no meio ½MS e foram transferidos para o mesmo meio para obtenção de embriões secundários. Os embriões somáticos primários e secundários foram subcultivados para meio MS com metade da concentração de sais, sem fitoregulador submetidos a fotoperíodo de 16 horas, o qual estimulou a produção de clorofila tanto nos embriões primários como secundários, promovendo o desenvolvimento desses em protocormos e posteriormente em plantas. As análises histológicas demonstraram que os embriões somáticos foram formados diretamente das camadas epidérmicas dos explantes, sem passar pela fase de calo, caracterizando embriogênese somática direta. Os métodos histoquímicos utilizados possibilitaram evidenciar a deposição de amido e lipídeos nas células embriogênicas em decorrência de mecanismos fisiológicos, permitindo o desenvolvimento dos embriões primários e secundários em plantas. Portanto, o meio ½ MS acrescido de ANA (0,537μM) e TDZ (13,621μM), gelificado com gelrite e o pH 5,2 promoveu a obtenção de embriões primários e secundários com capacidade para regenerar plantas apresentando características morfológicas semelhantes a planta matriz.

The present work had as objectives to induce the formation of somatic embryos in vitro on Phalaenopsis hybrid Classic Spotted Pink, using different nutrient medium and assess the internal morphology of these embryos by means of histological and histochemical analysis. Young leaves of plants grown in vitro were used as explants for induction of somatic embryos in different nutrient medium: New Dogashima Medium, containing ANA (0.537 μM) and BAP (4.440 μM) plus phytagel and with pH 5.8 (NDM) and the Murashige & Skoog with half the concentration of salts, plus NNA (0.537 μM) and TDZ (13.621 μM), jellied with gelrite and pH 5.2 (0.5 MS). Primary somatic embryos were obtained to 90 days of cultivation in half MS and have been transferred to the same means for obtaining of secondary embryos. The primary and secondary somatic embryos were subcultived for MS with half the concentration of salts, without fitoregulator subjected to photoperiod of 16 hours, which stimulated the production of chlorophyll in primary embryos as secondary, promoting the development of those in protocorms and later in plants. The histological analysis showed that the somatic embryos were formed directly from the epidermal layers of the explants, without going through the phase of callus, featuring direct somatic embryogenesis. The histochemical methods used made it possible to highlight the deposition of starch and lipids in cells embriogenics as a result of physiological mechanisms, enabling the development of primary and secondary embryos in plants. Therefore, the medium 0.5 MS Plus ANA (0.537 μM) and TDZ (13.621 μM), jellied with gelrite and pH 5.2 promoted to obtain primary and secondary embryos with ability to regenerate plants showing morphological similar the mother plant.

El presente trabajo tuvo como objetivos inducir la formación de embriones somáticos in vitro en el híbrido Phalaenopsis Classic Spotted Pink, utilizando diferentes medios nutritivos, y evaluar la morfología interna de estos embriones mediante análisis histológico e histoquímico. Hojas jóvenes de plantas cultivadas in vitro se utilizaron como explantes para la inducción de embriones somáticos en diferentes medios nutritivos: New Dogashima Medium, contenido de ANA (0.537 mM) y BAP (4.440 μM) además de phytagel y con pH 5.8 (NDM) y el Murashige Skoog con la mitad de la concentración de sales, además de ANA (0.537 μM) y TDZ (13.621 μM), gelificado gelrite y pH 5.2 (½ MS). Se obtuvieron embriones somáticos primarios a los 90 días de cultivo en el medio ½ MS y a estos se les transfirió al mismo medio (½ MS) para la obtención de embriones secundarios. Los embriones somáticos primarios y secundarios fueron subcultivados para MS con la mitad de la concentración de sales, sin reguladores de crecimiento y sometidos a fotoperiodo de 16 horas, lo que estimuló la producción de clorofila tanto en los embriones primarios como en los secundarios, promoviendo el desarrollo de los protocormos y más tarde en las plantas. Los análisis histológicos demostraron que los embriones somáticos fueron formados directamente en las capas epidérmicas de los explantes, sin pasar por la fase de callo, vía embriogénesis somática directa. Los métodos histoquímicos hicieron posible destacar la deposición de almidón y lípidos en las células embriogénicas como resultado de mecanismos fisiológicos, que permiten el desarrollo de los embriones primarios y secundarios en las plantas. Por lo tanto, el medio ½ MS contenido de ANA (0.537 μM) y TDZ (13.621 μM), con gelrite y pH 5.2 permitió obtener embriones primarios y secundarios con capacidad para regenerar plantas con caracteres morfológicos similares a los dela planta matriz.

DISTRIBUCIÓN Y PREFERENCIAS CLIMÁTICAS DE Sobralia uribei (ORCHIDACEAE): UNA ESPECIE ENDÉMICA DE SANTANDER, COLOMBIA / DISTRIBUTION AND CLIMATE PREFERENCES Sobralia uribei (ORCHIDACEAE): AN ENDEMIC SPECIES FROM SANTANDER, COLOMBIA

En Colombia alrededor del 35% de las especies registradas son endémicas y, en algunos casos, sólo son conocidas por el espécimen o localidad tipo. No obstante, el avance de la frontera agrícola, la deforestación, la minería y otras prácticas antropogénicas, son las principales causas de su extinción. Los estudios realizados en Santander, desde la decada del sesenta, determinaron que Sobralia uribei, especie endémica de este departamento, es conocida en una localidad del municipio de Piedecuesta. El objetivo de esta investigación fue conocer la diversidad intraespecífica, distribución y estado actual de conservación de S. uribei. Por esta razón, se revisaron los herbarios locales y se realizaron salidas de campo en el departamento de Santander. Los datos obtenidos fueron procesados para análisis morfológicos y biogeográficos mediante el programa DIVA-GIS. Después de 54 años, se registra una nueva localidad en el municipio de Contratación, a una distancia en línea recta de 84 km, y un promedio de 1500-2000 msnm. Los caracteres morfológicos diferenciales fueron la altura de la planta (1-3 m), el color del ápice del labelo (blanco o lila), y el número de flores por racimo (9-11vs 7-9). La distribución potencial se concentró en los municipios de El Carmen, San Vicente de Chucurí, Hato, Galán y Zapatoca, entre los 1500 a 2600 msnm, y no donde fue colectada. La temperatura de las subpoblaciones no presenta diferencias significativas, y los inicios de la precipitación de enero a abril permiten la floración de la especie. El estatus de conservación de S. uribei se defiene en la categoría de Peligro Crítico (CR) según los criterios de riesgo propuestos por la UICN. Actualmente, la intervención antrópica es el factor principal que puede causar la extinción de las subpoblaciones existentes, por lo que estrategias de conservación in situ y ex situ son urgentes y necesarias.

In Colombia, about 35% of the recorded species are endemic and in some cases are only known specimen type or location. However, the advance of the agricultural frontier, deforestation, mining and other anthropogenic practices are the main causes of extinction. Studies in Santander, from the sixties, determined that Sobralia uribei, endemic to this department, is known in a locality in the municipality of Piedecuesta. The objective of this research was to study the intraspecific diversity, distribution and state of conservation of S. uribei. For this reason, local herbal reviewed and conducted field trips in the Department of Santander. The data obtained were processed for morphological and biogeographic analysis using DIVA-GIS program. After 54 years, a new location is recorded in the municipality of Trade, a straight line distance of 84 km, and an average of 1500 to 2000 m. The differential morphological characters were plant height (1-3 m), the apex of the lip color (white or purple), and the number of flowers per cluster (9-11 vs 7-9). The potential distribution is concentrated in the towns of El Carmen, San Vicente de Chucurí, Hato, Galán and Zapatoca, between 1500-2600 m, and not where it was collected. The temperature of subpopulations no significant differences and the beginning of the precipitation from January to April, allowing the flowering of the species. The conservation status of S. uribei is defiene in the category of Critically Endangered (CR) according to risk criteria proposed by IUCN. Currently, human intervention is the main factor that may cause the extinction of existing subpopulations, so conservation strategies in situ and ex situ, are urgent and necessary.

In vitro development of Encyclea cordigera in different concentrations of honey / Desenvolvimento in vitro de Encyclea cordigera em diferentes concentrações de mel

ABSTRACT: The objective of this paper was to evaluate the effects of different honey concentrations in culture media, in comparison to sucrose medium, for the in vitro development of the epiphytic Encyclea cordigera orchid, in order to improve the process of propagation of the species. The in vitro germination was prepared on a reduced Murashige & Skoog (MS) medium. After 90 days, the seedlings were divided into different treatments, where they remained for another 90 days. Six treatments were set up (30g L-1 of sucrose; 15, 30, 45, and 60g L-1 of honey; and absence of any carbohydrates) in a completely randomized design. Plants were removed from the vials 270 days after the start of the experiment, and the number of roots, length of the largest leaf, length of the longest root, number of leaves, and fresh and dry masses were evaluated. Data concerning the number of leaves and roots were (x+1)1/2 transformed and subjected to an analysis of variance (ANOVA); the means were compared by a Tukey's test set at 5% probability. Medium containing 60g L-1 of honey proved to be superior to the sucrose medium traditionally used, favoring the in vitro growth and development of Encyclea cordigera. This medium can therefore be recommended for the propagation of this species, which is usually cultivated as an ornamental plant.

RESUMO: Este trabalho foi realizado com objetivo de avaliar a influência da concentração de mel no meio de cultura, comparando-o com a sacarose, para o desenvolvimento in vitro da orquídea epífita Encyclea cordigera, a fim de aperfeiçoar o processo de propagação dessa espécie. A semeadura in vitro procedeu-se em meio de cultura Murashige & Skoog (MS) reduzido e, após 90 dias, as plântulas foram distribuídas entre os tratamentos, em que permaneceram por mais 90 dias. Seis tratamentos (30g L-1 de sacarose, 15, 30, 45 e 60g L-1 de mel e ausência de carboidrato) foram utilizados, em delineamento inteiramente casualizado. Após 270 dias do início do experimento, as plantas foram retiradas dos frascos, sendo avaliado o número de raízes, comprimento da maior folha, comprimento da maior raiz, número de folhas, massa fresca e massa seca. Os dados de número de folhas e de raízes foram transformados (x+1)1/2 e submetidos à análise de variância (ANAVA); as médias foram comparadas pelo teste de Tukey a 5% de probabilidade. O meio de cultura suplementado com 60g L-1 de mel favoreceu o crescimento e desenvolvimento in vitro de Encyclea cordigera, sendo superior ao uso de sacarose, que é tradicionalmente usado, podendo ser recomendado para propagação dessa orquídea, que apresenta potencial ornamental.

Effects of different endophytic fungi on seedling growth of Dendrobium devonianum / 中国中药杂志

To obtain seedling growth-promoting fungi is a key step in restoration-friendly cultivation of medicinal Dendrobium species, since there are a large number of functionally-unknown endophytic fungi in the roots of Dendrobium plants.In this study, six functionally-unknown endophytic fungal strains were isolated from roots of D.devonianum using single peleton isolation technology, and used in inoculation experiments to test their effectiveness for seedling growth in D.devonianum.After 90 days of inoculation, comparing with the control treatment, FDdS-1, FDdS-2 and FDdS-4 showed strong pathogenic or fatal effects on seedlings; while, FDdS-12, FDdS-9 and FDdS-5 had different effects on seedling growth.FDdS-5 had significant promoting effects on height, fresh and dry weight, stem diameter and root numbers, while FDdS-9 only had significant promoting effect on seedling height, and FDdS-12 had a negative effect on seedling growth.According to the anatomical features of the inoculated roots, FDdS-5 fungi could infect the velamina of seedlings and the existence of symbiosis pelotons in the cortex cells, suggesting that FDdS-5 is a mycorrhiza fungi of D.devonianum.FDdS-5 and FDdS-9 were identified as Sebacina vermifera and Sebacina sp.by molecular technologies.By using FDdS-5 in the restoration-friendly cultivation of D.devonianum, it could effectively promote seedling growth and shorten the seedling growth periods.The results will aid in reintroduction and cultivation of D.devonianum.

Micropropagation of Brasilidium forbesii (Orchidaceae) through transverse and longitudinal thin cell layer culture / Micropropagação de Brasilidium forbesii (Orchidaceae) pela técnica 'thin cell layer' longitudinal e transversal

An efficient in vitro propagation method was established for Brasilidium forbesii (Hook.) Campacci using transverse and longitudinal thin cell layer (tTCL and lTCL, respectively) culture systems. Six-month-old protocorms from in vitro germinated seeds were used for this study. TCLs (1.0-mm thick) from protocorms were grown on Woody Plant Medium (WPM) supplemented with benzyladenine (BA) (0.5­4.0 µM).The lTCL technique was more efficient for inducing protocorm-like bodies (PLBs) and regenerating shoots than the tTCL technique. The frequency of PLB formation was influenced by BA concentration, and the lTCL explant grown on a medium containing 2.0 µM BA produced the highest percentage of new protocorms (77%) with a total of 22.7 PLBs per explant, after the first subculture on the same medium. Plantlet development was optimal on WPM medium containing 3.0 g L -1 activated charcoal, and indole-3 -butyric acid was not necessary for rooting. Regenerated plants were successfully acclimatized in a greenhouse after 16 weeks using vermiculite as the substrate (100% survival).

Foi estabelecido um método eficiente de propagação in vitro para Brasilidium forbesii (Hook.) Campacci utilizando a técnica 'thin cell layer' transversal (TCLt) e longitudinal (TCLl). Foram utilizados protocormos de seis meses obtidos da germinação in vitro. TCLs (1,0 mm de espessura) dos protocormos foram cultivados no meio 'Woody Plant Medium' (WPM), acrescido com benziladenina (BA) (0,5 a 4,0 µM). A técnica TCLl foi mais eficiente para indução de estruturas semelhantes a protocormos (ESPs) e regeneração de brotações do que a técnica TCLt. A frequência de formação de ESP foi influenciada pela concentração de BA e o explante TCLl, cultivado em um meio contendo 2,0 µM BA, produziu a mais alta percentagem de novos protocormos (77%), com um total de 22,7 PLBs por explante, após o primeiro subcultivo para o mesmo meio. O desenvolvimento das plântulas foi eficiente no meio WPM contendo 3,0 g L -1 de carvão ativado e o ácido indol-3- butírico (AIB) não foi necessário para o enraizamento. Plantas regeneradas foram estabelecidas com sucesso em casa de vegetação, utilizando vermiculita como substrato (100% de sobrevivência), após 16 semanas.

Molecular Identification of Mycorrhizae of Cymbidium kanran (Orchidaceae) on Jeju Island, Korea

A fungal internal transcribed spacer region was used to identify the mycorrhizae of Cymbidium kanran. The family Russulaceae was found to be the most frequently occurring group in both root and soil samples. In phylogenetic analyses, the majority of the Russulaceae clones were clustered with Russula brevipes and R. cyanoxantha. Therefore, C. kanran may form symbiotic relationships with the genus Russula.

Estado da arte de Bauhinia forficata Link (Fabaceae) como alternativa terapêutica para o tratamento do diabetes melittus / Bauhinia forficata Link (Fabaceae) as alternativetherapy in the treatment of diabetes mellitus

O Diabetes mellitus, por tratar-se de uma doença crônica e por apresentar um crescimento acentuado na sociedade brasileira, tornou-se alvo da comunidade científica na busca de novas alternativas terapêuticas. Diversos estudos estão sendo desenvolvidos com o objetivo de comprovar as aparentes propriedades farmacológicas de espécies vegetais empregadas no tratamento desta enfermidade. Sendo assim, a Bauhinia forficata Link, comumente conhecida como pata-de-vaca, figura entre as espécies mais utilizadas para esse fim. Dentre os representantes de Bauhinia, a que apresenta maior número de estudos referentes à atividade hipoglicemiante e antidiabética é a espécie referida. Isto, pois, devido as suas atividades farmacológicas, diversos estudos relatam seus aspectos botânicos, composição química e eficácia. Esse constante interesse em seu estudo se mostra imperioso para sua utilização de forma segura e eficaz, possibilitando o desenvolvimento de formas farmacêuticas para o tratamento de diabetes.

Diabetes mellitus is a chronic disease with an ever-increasing incidence in Brazil and has become the object of scientific research into the search for novel therapeutic alternatives. A number of studies have been developed to demonstrate the pharmacological properties of plant species employed in folk medicine for the treatment of this disease. One such plant is the Brazilian white orchid tree, Bauhinia forficate Link, known locally as pata-de-vaca [cow foot]. Among representatives of the genus Bauhinia, this species has the greatest number of studies addressing its botanical aspects, chemical composition and effectiveness in terms of hypoglycemic and anti-diabetic activity. Studies on this plant are important to the safe, effective development of pharmaceutical products for the treatment of diabetes.