Resilient Orchids: Understanding the Heat Tolerance of Vanda tessellata in Changing Climate in the Western Ghats, Wayanad

Abstract

This study examines rhe hear resistance and adaptive strategies of Vanda tessellara. a resilient wild orchid species thriving in semi-arid conditions Of Wayanad, Western Ghats. Over five years (2019—2024), comprehensive field observations, physiological assessments, and environmental monitoring to its ability to Withstand extreme temperatures and minimal water availability.