Development of agro-technique is one of the basic conservation strategies for sustainable utilization of plant wealth. The present study was carried out to develop agro-techniques for an important orchid genus Dactylorhiza, so as to conserve this highly prized plant species under ex situ conditions. Present study revealed that mixture of sand, soil, charcoal, rice straw, brick chips, Sphagnum moss, Betula bark was suitable for the successful growth of this plant species. Timing of transplantation and proper irrigation proved crucial for proper growth upon transplantation. It has also been observed that treatment of tubers with different concentrations of gibberellic acid prior to their transplantation resulted in an increase in shoot length, number of leaves, and flowers. The present communication may thus prove helpful for mass cultivation of this plant species under ex situ conditions and for their sustainable utilization.
https://doi.org/10.64873/JOSI.v34.i1-2.131-136