2017 ASHS Annual Conference

Dendrobium orchids have become the single most valuable commercial flower in Hawaii, given their combined uses for cut flower, lei, and blooming potted plants. Highlights of more than 65 years of research on cytogenetics and breeding of dendrobium at the University of Hawaii will be presented. Utilization of key species and taxonomic sections of importance is critical in development of superior amphidiploid stud plants. Challenges and successful applications of amphidiploidy in cultivar development will be discussed.