Joseph ArdittiProfessor Emeritus, Developmental & Cell Biology Founding Editor: Orchid Biology, Reviews and Perspectives |
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Research Interests |
Developmental physiology of orchids, orchid biology, taro | |
| URL | devcell.bio.uci.edu/html/FACULTY%20CVs/arditti.html | |
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Academic Distinctions | Gold medal, Orchid Society of South East Asia, Singapore | |
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Research Abstract |
We used the tools of plant physiology and development to gain a better understanding of the processes which make orchids what they are: the largest, most diverse plant family in the world. Specifically, we investigated orchid development, physiology, and ultrastructure of seed germination; phytoalexins; stomatal rhythms; photosynthetic and dark (CAM) carbon fixation; post-pollination phenomena; anthocyanins; sugars; tissue culture; and surfactant effects and vitamin metabolism. Taro was another interest. We used cell biology techniques to improve this crop, select for salinity tolerance, and to increase the understanding of its physiology and development. Other activities: I consulted for horticultural, scientific and law firms on matters pertaining to orchids. | |
| Publications |
Only books are listed here. Hew, C. S, Yam, T. W. and J. Arditti. 2002. Biology of Vanda Miss Joaquim. National University of Singpore Press. |
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| Arditti, J. (Ed.). 1977-2002. Orchid Biology, Reviews and Perspectives, Vol. I-IV, Cornell University Press, Ithaca, NY (vol. I-IV), Timber Press, Portland, OR (vol. V), Wiley-Interscience (vols. VI-), Kluwer Academic Publishers (vol. VII with A. M. Pridgeon and Vol VIII with T. Kull). | ||
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Arditti, J. 1992. Fundamentals of Orchid Biology, Wiley-Interscience, New York (selected Book of the Years by the American Association of Book Publishers). |
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Arditti, J., and R. Ernst. 1993. Micropropagation of Orchids, Wiley-Interscience, New York. |
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Professional Societies |
Botanical Society of America American Society of Plant Physiology |
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| Link to this profile | http://www.faculty.uci.edu/profile.cfm?faculty_id=2136 | |
| Last updated | 10/14/2004 | |