Potential of Local Orchid As a Source of Material for Genetic Improvement in Central Kalimantan
Horticulture and Plantation Research Center, National Research and Innovation Agency
1* Corresponding author: yuniarronny1@gmail.com
Central Kalimantan Province is one of the largest provinces in Indonesia with quite a large diversity of genetic resources. This region has various land typologies which consequently have the potential for different biodiversity such as orchids. The research uses a methodology consisting of exploration, collection and collection of data in the field and measurement results, which was carried out in three districts, namely East Kotawaringin, Katingan and Seruyan, from October 2022 to December 2022. The objectives of this research are as follows: (1). Exploration process, (2). Ex-situ and in-situ conservation, (3). Characterization process, (4). Documentation process. From several exploration results, there are five local orchids that can be developed commercially, namely Coelogyne speciosa, Coelogyne foestermanii, Arundina gramminifolia, Bromheadya finlaysoniana, Dendrobium secundum. Selected local orchids have the potential to be developed and can be used in cross-breeding to produce superior new orchid types with attractive colors.
Key words: exploration / collection / local orchid / Central Kalimantan
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