Orchids belonging to the family
Orchidaceae, are one of the largest and
most evolved flowering plants. Orchidaceae
includes about 800 genera and between
25,000 to 30,000 species distributed all
over the world (Chowdhery, 2001). Orchids
produce one of the most beautiful and
enchanting flowers that have fascinated
people of all ages. Besides being
considered an ornamental treasure in the
commercial market, orchids have important