Optimization of the protocorm-like body (PLB) formation of Phalaenopsis and Dendrobium hybrids was performed by determining the effects of plant growth regulators (PGRs) and different parts and division sizes of the PLB. For both genera, the base part was the best for the proliferation of PLBs, yielding the highest number of PLBs on a PGR-free medium for Phalaenopsis and medium containing 0.1μM NAA and 10.0μM BAP for Dendrobium. As regards the division size, four-division sections resulted in a higher PLB formation efficiency for Phalaenopsis, while two-division sections produced a higher PLB formation efficiency for Dendrobium. It is expected that these findings will be applicable to efficient PLB formation of other Phalaenopsis and Dendrobium orchids.

The blossom midge, Contarinia maculipennis Felt（Diptera: Cecidomyiidae）originated in Southeast Asia and is present in Japan, the continental USA, and Hawaii. Recently, C. maculipennis was intercepted in Japan, USA and the Netherlands by using orchid flowers imported from Southeast Asian countries. This pest is designated as a quarantine pest in Korea because of its potential damages to vegetables and ornamental plants. In Korea, similar symptoms of damage, which mighty be caused by C. maculipennis, have been investigated in western orchids, especially on Dendrobium phalaenopsis, from Mid-2000s. Official recognition was given to C. maculipennis in 2007, followed by an investigation on the occurrences of C. maculipennis and its damages, mainly on D. phalaenopsis, in 2008~2009. We emphasize caution concerning the possibilities that C. maculipennis could infest flower buds of orchids and carry out management strategies for this pest in the future.

Blossom midge, Contarinia maculipennis Felt (Diptera: Cecidomyiidae) is originated in Southeast Asia and has been present in Japan, USA and Hawaii. Recently, C. maculipennis was intercepted in Japan, USA and Netherlands with orchid flowers imported from Southeast Asian countries. This pest is designated as quarantine pest in Korea because of its potential damages to vegetables and ornamental plants in case when this pest introduced in Korea. C. maculipennis has known to feed inside unopened flower buds, causing deformed, discolored buds and blossoms. And, in severe infestations, cause premature bud or blossom drop. In Korea, similar damage symptoms have been reported in western orchids which mighty be caused by C. maculipennis from Mid-2000s, especially on D. phalaenopsis. An official recognition to C. maculipennis was given in 2007. And, the occurrences of C. maculipennis and its damages were investigated mainly on D. phalaenopsis in 2008~2009. We emphasize caution about recognizing the possibilities that C. maculipennis could infest flower buds of an orchids and carry out management strategies for this pest in the future.

본 실험은 덴파레를 공시재료로 양액재배 기법을 이용하여 유묘생장을 촉진함으로써 재배기간의 단축 및 양질의 덴파레 생산을 위한 재배법을 개발함과 동시에 온실재배현장에 system생산이 가능토록 최적 재배 system 및 양액제어방법을 구명하여 난재배농가에 새로운 재배기법으로 제공코자 그 기초 및 실용가능성 타진을 목적으로 양액재배 시스템 및 양액의 농도에 따른 덴파레 유묘생장을 비교하였으며 그 결과는 다음과 같다. 추계재배시 초장의 경우 담액수경의 1/4농도가 31.7cm로 가장 높았으며 분무경의 1/2농도가 21.6cm로 가장 낮아 최고/최저가 약l0cm의 차이를 보였다. 특히 담액수경의 경우에는 고농도인 1/2농도와 1/4농도가 초장이 높았으며 분무경에서는 비교적 낮은 1/6농도가 높은 것으로 나타나 대조적인 반응을 보였다. 근수에 있어서는 분무경의 1/4농도가 30개로 가장 많았으며 다음이 담액수경의 1/6농도가 26개 정도였다. 최대 근장에 있어서는 근수가 가장 적었던 분무경의 1/2농도가 23.9cm로 가장 길게 나타났다. 생체중의 경우 담액 수경의 1/4농도와 1/2농도가 총 생체중이 가장 높아 주당 40g이상의 생체중을 나타냈다. 엽의 경우 담액수경의 1/4농도가 가장 높았으며, 줄기는 담액수경의 1/2농도가 22.1g으로 현저히 높게 나타났다. 춘계재배에서는 담액수경과 분무경은 정식이후 PH가 상승하여 7.5정도로 높게 나타났다. EC는 각 시스템과 농도간에 큰 변화를 보이지 않았다. 초장의 경우 시스템간에 큰 차이가 나타나지 않았으나 담배액식이 약간 크게 나타났다. 경경과 초장은 담배액식＞담배액식＞분무경의 순으로 높게 나타났으며 엽장과 엽폭도 담배액식의 고농도(1/2, 1/4)처리구에서 더 높았다.