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Molecular biology of orchids

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Orchid Biology

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Much of what is known by scientists is determined by the available research tools. These tools allow scientists to test hypotheses, both old and new, and inspire them to ask bold questions. Experimental methods utilized by orchidologists have multiplied greatly following the emergence of molecular biology as a discipline. This has led to many advances in our understanding of orchid biology.

The literature survey pertaining to this chapter was concluded in October 1994 and the revised version was accepted in May 1995.

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Kuehnle, A.R. (1997). Molecular biology of orchids. In: Arditti, J., Pridgeon, A.M. (eds) Orchid Biology. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-017-2498-2_3

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