Dossier
The World Orchid Conference
Coverage of The World Orchid Conference in the Nexus archive.
- Inside the secretive and lucrative world of orchid breeding
Orchid breeding is a secretive and lucrative industry where breeders keep their high-tech processes secret due to the decade-long process of bringing a new orchid to market. This secrecy is necessary to protect their investments and competitive advantage. The industry's secrecy surrounding its processes is a key aspect of its operations.