- ORCHID SHOW -

IL FIORE DEGLI DEI
Bologna

Terza edizione di questa mostra-mercato organizzata da FIO con la collaborazione di altre associazioni italiane e in particolare con AIO che provvederà oltre che con piante dei propri soci anche con i giudizi dei propri giudici per l'elezione delle piante/fiori migliori.

L'ente organizzatore mette a disposizione ulteriori premi:
1° PREMIO: Prosciutto San Daniele intero con osso
2° PREMIO: Bag FICO, 3 pacchi di Pasta Di Martino, Orchidea di confetti + 500gr di confetti misti William Di Carlo
3° PREMIO: Bag FICO, 3 pacchi di Pasta Di Martino, Orchidea di confetti + 500gr di confetti misti William Di Carlo.

- NEW BOOK -

Myanmar is one of the Southeast Asian countries where biodiversity is very rich by having high endemism and high richness of species. Myanmar is well endowed with different ecosystems across the country such as tropical rainforest in southern part, topical savanna forest in central part and subtropical montane forest in northern part joined with Himalaya. Myanmr orchid biodiversity is very rich but still needs to be explored further. There are 1040 species of Orchidaceae recorded from Myanmar in early 2020. But recent fieldwork discoveries and publications make the number of species increased more than before, resulting in 1079 species the total number of species currently known from Myanmar.In the field guide, there are color photos and brief information of 186 species in 77 genera of Orchidaceae known from Myanmar. The species photos were taken during fieldwork in various ecosystems of Myanmar. The species information includes its description, habitat, local distribution and global distribution. The field guide will be useful for species identification and species conservation in Myanmar.

- NEW BOOK -

The fascinating natural history of orchids and the extraordinary means by which they reproduce. Author Adam P. Karremans reveals their hidden secrets, from the cruel obsession of sexual deception to sweet rewards and highlights the key role of pollinators such as bees, flies, moths and butterflies in securing the survival of these delicate plants. The book navigates the colourful factoids that most of us hold true about orchid reproduction and places them in the light of past and present scientific knowledge, showcasing their flowers as an evolutionary model with an intrinsic mystical element. Richly illustrated throughout with colour photographs. With sections named after famous songs and quotes sprinkled throughout the text, this is a truly engaging and fascinating read, leaving no stone unturned when it comes to the fertilization of orchid flowers.