Horticulture & Related FieldsAna Bermudez
2023 The Keller Scholarship in Conservation Horticulture
Developing Protocols for the In Vitro Micropropagation of Lady's Slipper Orchids (Cypripedium ssp.)
Bermudez will modify existing micropropagation techniques for tropical epiphytic orchids to accommodate the unique needs of temperate terrestrial orchids. Working with researchers at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, in vitro micropropagation protocols will be developed and the seed sterilization process for several species of lady’s slipper will be started. Continued research at Connecticut College aims to reestablish Cypripedium ssp. inside the Connecticut College Arboretum.The Keller Scholarship in Conservation Horticulture
To promote plant conservation capacity and coordination among botanic gardens, and/or public gardens, in the United States through programs of Botanic Gardens Conservation International-US (BGCI-US) in collaboration with The Garden Club of America (GCA).
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