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Deforestation Impacts on Diversity of Orchids with Inference on the Conservation Initiatives: Malaysia Case Study

Edward Entalai Besi; Muskhazli Mustafa; Christina Seok Yien Yong; Rusea Go
The Botanical Review · Vol. 89, Issue 4 · pp. 386-420 · 2023

Abstract

Monitoring the impact of anthropogenic and naturogenic threats on orchid community through diversity, taxonomy and conservation studies is necessary. Reintroduction of these species to their natural habitat associates with their resilience, selection of suitable trees and sites for regeneration and restoration efforts, drives the conservation initiative. Upon obtaining an accurate estimate of the diversity for genetic resource conservation, integrative methods of classical morphological taxonomy, anatomy (micromorphology), and molecular genetics are crucial to solve the taxonomic uncertainty. Changes in microclimatic conditions and habitat structures are the key determinants of both epiphytic and terrestrial orchids assemblages following disturbance. Any assessments of biodiversity and ecosystem service must include variable forest types and management regimes to provide impartial views on the effect of forest and ecological disturbance on the orchid community. Accordingly, a plant-microbial ecology study should be included to study the extent of human-induced climatic variability towards the orchid diversification.

Bibliographic Information

JournalThe Botanical Review
PublisherSpringer
Publication Date2023-12-01
Publication Year2023
Volume89
Issue4
Pages386-420
Document TypeJournal Article
Print ISSN0006-8101
eISSN1874-9372
DOI10.1007/s12229-023-09292-y

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