The use of micropropagated orchid seedlings is very widespread in floristic broadcast market, since the reproductive cycle of the same is significantly reduced. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate the influence of environments for growing concentrations of BAP (benzylaminopurine) and NAA (naphthalene acetic acid) in relation to the budding and growth of seedlings of native orchids (Laelia crispata), and hybrid [(Laeliacattleya Culminant "Tuilerie" x Laeliacattleya Sons Atout Rotunda) x Bassolaelia Cattleya Startifire Moon Beach] to reduce production costs and improved quality of seedlings. Seedlings from seeds germinated in vitro with approximately 0.6cm long and were inoculated in test tubes containing 15mL of culture medium MS plus BAP (0, 2.0 and 4.0mg L-1), NAA (0, 1.0 and 2.0mg L-1) and the growing environment (dark and growth room with artificial light) in all possible combinations. At the end of 150 days, the number of shoots, leaves and internodes and the average length of shoots were evaluated. The number of shoots and internodes in orchid seedlings (native and hybrid) was significantly higher in the environment in the absence of light independent of the concentration of plant growth regulator used. The native species had higher number of internodes with the use of 2.0mgL-1 NAA in the absence of BAP, and the hybrid orchid showed a higher number of inmates with the use of 2.0mgL-1 NAA.
Orchidaceae; micropropagation; environment of cultivation
