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Research Article

Towards a standardised orchid germination protocol: determining the optimal duration of chemical scarification for orchid seeds by means of viability and permeability staining

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Pages 563-571 | Received 28 Dec 2023, Accepted 03 Apr 2024, Published online: 06 May 2024

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