Applications of Biotechnological Approaches in the Product and Breeding of Phalaenopsis Orchids

Abstract

Phalaenopsis orchids native to the tropics are called “Moth Orchids”. It is one of the most commercially popular orchids because of its beautiful, colorful, and long-lasting variety of flowers. Biotechnology used in the production and breeding of Phalaenopsis was reviewed in this chapter. In the commercial production of Phalaenopsis, biotechnologies, such as methods of aseptic sowing and tissue culture, have been used for a long time. Recently, molecular phylogenetic analysis of original species and molecular breeding by the transformation of Phalaenopsis has been actively studied. The role of biotechnology in the Phalaenopsis orchid industry is significant, and the development of the technology in this field will bring further benefits to researchers, producers, and fancier of Phalaenopsis orchids.