Sources for Primary Literature and Research

[Izzie]

Hello all you wonderful orchid-knowledgeables!!!!

I'm doing a research article for a bio class this semester.
I'd like to do it about a certain highly-debated orchid topic. (physiology related)


Do any of you know of any Databases or other resources where I could find Peer-reviewed Articles, Research Articles, and Primary Literature about orchids?

Appreciate the help!

[camille1585]

There are lots of scientific databases out there, but the problem you're going to run into is getting access to journals, since you need a subscription. You can generally read only the abstract otherwise. If you don't have access to the articles via your university (depends if they do life/plant science) then I can gladly get them for you, as I've done for others on OB in the past.

My preferred source is Google Scholar, I find it easier to use than ISI Web of Science or Scopus.

What's your topic?

[Tindomul]

Some that you don't need anything to access the articles are
American Journal of Botany and Botanical Journal of Linnean Socieity
American Journal of Botany
Botanical Journal of the Linnean Society - Wiley Online Library

Ditto on google scholar. If you are able to use the internet access from a university, google scholar returns more accessible articles.

You could also always try the Journal of Plant Physiology. Google it.

[Izzie]

I was thinking I'd be able to find a lot of information on foliar vs. root feeding for Phals and other orchids, addressing the leaf stomata and other adaptions used to conserve water....but I can't seem to find anything.

[Tindomul]

Look up crassulacean acid metabolism photosynthesis and C4 photosynthesis.

[camille1585]

Originally Posted by Izzie

I was thinking I'd be able to find a lot of information on foliar vs. root feeding for Phals and other orchids, addressing the leaf stomata and other adaptions used to conserve water....but I can't seem to find anything.

For the phals, are you referring the photosynthetic capabilities of the roots? As for the stomata and adaptations to conserve water, those things are general to all plants.

I do remember reading some articles that looked into how much phal's roots contributed to the total photosynthesis of the plant, and how much nutrient intake there was via the leaves. I have the PDFs somewhere....

[Izzie]

not photosynthesis of the roots, though that would be interesting.
More how technically, with how the phals have evolved in such a way that most of their stomata are on the undersides of the leaves, and that they are closed in the heat of the day, foliar feeding should not work as well as feeding at the roots.

But perhaps I could find more research on how the waxy substance of the leaves, and the ability to regulate the transpiration and such, allows the plants to conserve water and adapt to drier environments...or something....

Tindo- I just ran across an article mentioning that, thanks for the tip.

[Izzie]

ScienceDirect - Journal of Plant Physiology : Photosynthetic plasticity of Phalaenopsis in response to different light environments This....is nifty.

[Tindomul]

You can access that article? Cuase I can't.

[Izzie]

Originally Posted by camille1585

I do remember reading some articles that looked into how much phal's roots contributed to the total photosynthesis of the plant, and how much nutrient intake there was via the leaves. I have the PDFs somewhere....

That might be interesting