The most important constituent of OM is mucilage, comprising 48% of the plant by mass. OM also contains 1% sugar, 2.7% starch, 5% nitrogenous substance and, when fresh, a trace of volatile oil. It ...

This is a preview. Log in through your library . Abstract Geitonogamy (transfer of pollen among flowers on the same plant) may lead to reduced outcrossing and interfere with sex function. Orchids with ...