{"id":2741,"date":"2022-03-29T16:41:12","date_gmt":"2022-03-29T09:41:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ifs.edu.vn\/?p=2741"},"modified":"2025-03-29T16:46:52","modified_gmt":"2025-03-29T09:46:52","slug":"valuable-assets-from-medicinal-orchids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ifs.edu.vn\/?p=2741&lang=en","title":{"rendered":"“Valuable Assets” from Medicinal Orchids"},"content":{"rendered":"

While the public is buzzing over “mutant” orchids with allegedly speculative transactions worth billions of VND, a female scientist has been quietly dedicating herself to researching and developing orchids for medicinal purposes.<\/p>\n

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For a long time, orchids have been associated with a refined hobby and passion. Caring for, nurturing, and admiring the elegant beauty of orchids helps people find peace and connect with nature. In fact, the way one cultivates orchids can also reflect their personality and soul.<\/p>\n

Recently, there has been a surge of information about “mutant” orchids, accompanied by costly transactions reaching hundreds of millions to billions of VND. These reports have further heated up the orchid market, drawing widespread public attention.<\/p>\n

Also deeply interested in orchids, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tran Thi Thu Ha \u2013 Director of the Institute for Forestry Research and Development at Thai Nguyen University of Agriculture and Forestry \u2013 has been quietly researching, preserving, and developing rare orchids. She transforms them into “valuable assets” in her own unique way.<\/p>\n

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tr\u1ea7n Th\u1ecb Thu H\u00e0, Director of the Institute for Forestry Research and Development, University of Agriculture and Forestry (Thai Nguyen University)<\/p>\n

With expertise in scientific research and access to modern equipment, the Institute for Forestry Research and Development at the University of Agriculture and Forestry has, for many years, focused on identifying, preserving, crossbreeding, and propagating numerous orchid species, particularly those classified as rare.<\/p>\n

“If we do not strive to preserve them, one day, these rare species will disappear. Our work aims first to contribute to biodiversity conservation, and second, to ensure that our scientific research benefits society\u2014both preserving forests and improving the livelihoods of ethnic communities in mountainous areas,” shared Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tran Thi Thu Ha.<\/p>\n

Leading us into the orchid nursery, Ms. Duong Thi Nhung, Director of the Biotechnology Center at the Institute, said, “Currently, we are focusing on researching ways to preserve and develop high-value orchid species for medicinal production, including notable varieties such as Kim Tuyen Orchid, Thach Hoc Tia Orchid, and Hai Orchid.”<\/p>\n

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Ms. Duong Thi Nhung, Director of the Biotechnology Center at the Institute for Forestry Research and Development, introduces the in-vitro propagation process of Kim Tuyen Orchid.<\/p>\n

Kim Tuyen Orchid (also known as Gam Orchid) has exceptional medicinal properties for treating cancer, cardiovascular diseases, and is also used in beauty treatments. This orchid belongs to Group 2A and is being heavily sought after and collected, facing the risk of depletion. The research team has worked on selecting, cultivating, and propagating it through in-vitro techniques.<\/p>\n

The mother plant, which contains high medicinal compounds, is disease-free, and grows well, will be sterilized to create initial materials, regenerating shoots, forming shoot clusters, developing roots, and inducing plant growth. This entire process takes about 3-4 months. As this orchid is sensitive to direct sunlight and high temperatures, it is being tested in suitable environments in provinces such as Ha Giang, Lang Son, and Bac Kan.<\/p>\n

Thach Hoc Tia Orchid is another highly valuable species, serving as an excellent medicinal resource for treating cancer and stomach ailments. Currently, this orchid is being propagated on a large scale under semi-natural conditions before being attached to trees in high mountainous areas to ensure biodiversity conservation. Every year, the center produces millions of seedlings, generating jobs and economic benefits for local communities.<\/p>\n

Similarly, Hai Orchid is another rare species being propagated in large quantities by the Institute, supporting the production of medicinal products for cancer treatment and physical enhancement.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n

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A garden of club moss plants, carefully cultivated and developed at the Biotechnology Center.<\/p>\n

In addition to orchid species, the center has successfully bred, preserved, and expanded numerous other valuable medicinal herbs such as Dinh Lang (Polyscias fruticosa), Gung Gio (Zingiber zerumbet), and Club Moss (Huperzia serrata). Notably, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tran Thi Thu Ha and her research team have used molecular marker technology to identify the Club Moss species, analyze its medicinal compounds, and register 11 characteristic gene sequences of Club Moss in the NCBI gene bank. This achievement is particularly significant as Club Moss is a valuable medicinal plant used for treating Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, brain atrophy, and dementia.<\/p>\n

The approach taken by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tran Thi Thu Ha and her team at the Institute for Forestry Research and Development, University of Agriculture and Forestry (Thai Nguyen University), demonstrates the effectiveness of leveraging fundamental scientific research as a foundation for advancing applied science and technology transfer to serve practical needs.<\/p>\n

Beyond enriching the scientific assets of their research, they are also making tangible contributions to expanding sustainable livelihood models to enhance the socio-economic development of mountainous communities.<\/p>\n

Source: Giao Duc & Thoi Dai<\/em>
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