P. Kaushik and Pallavi Pal
Department of Botany and Microbiology, Gurukul Kangri University, Hardwar 249404, U.K.
E-mail: purshotam.kaushik@gmail.com
Webpage: purshotam.kaushik.googlepages.com
pallavi_pal4@yahoo.com
Abstract: Present paper deals with the mycorrhizal studies on four orchids of Dehradun region namely Aerides multiflorum, Oberonia falconeri, Rhynchostylis retusa and Vanda testacea, all of which are epiphytic and widely known for their medicinal importance. Mycorrhizal study reveals the presence of pelotons which are widely distributed.
Keywords: Mycorrhizal, Medicinal, Pelotons, Dehradun
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