For ex situ conservation and educat

For ex situ conservation and educational purposes, using Tulasnella calospora 266 may have an immediate impact for use in botanical gardens frequented by the general public. The ongoing use of this fungus at the Missouri Botanical Garden has already generated orchids to the blooming stage which are currently on display. For criti- cally rare species propagated in this manner, cross-polli- nating flowers by hand between orchids in captivity could potentially generate a new source of seed for conserva- tion purposes, reducing or circumventing the need to collect seed from wild populations.