https://journal.formosapublisher.org/index.php/cjas/issue/feed 2024-08-23T10:34:22+00:00 Open Journal Systems <p><strong>Contemporary Journal of Applied Sciences (CJAS)</strong> is a peer-reviewed journal of applied sciences publishing in both English and Indonesian. CJAS Journal aims to provide an platform for disseminating applied sciences, it features articles and reviews by experts, and invites contributions from all areas of applied sciences. The journal has resisted the trend toward increased specialization and offers an excellent way to keep up with developments across the discipline. The <strong>Contemporary Journal of Applied Sciences (CJAS)</strong> is available online only. The journal publishes high-quality papers monthly. </p> https://journal.formosapublisher.org/index.php/cjas/article/view/10786 2024-08-14T02:18:13+00:00 Philomel Innocent Obligar pipobligar@capsu.edu.ph

<p>Because of their inherent beauty, orchids are highly valued. Of all blooming plants, it is the most evolved; to flourish in a particular habitat, it requires ideal circumstances. An ecosystem is said to be healthy and functional if orchids are found there. Genetic variety loss is just as much of an issue as species extinction. Thus this study was conducted with the aim of assessing the abundance, endemism, and conservation status of wild orchids in the mountain ranges of Pilar, Capiz. This study was conducted at 3 mountainous area in Piar, namely Mt. Agudo, Mt. San Silvestre and Mt. Tabun-aca. Walk transect method and opportunistic sampling technique following a trail was used. There were 7 species of wild orchids belonging to 6 genera recorded in the mountain ranges of Pilar.Three species were found to be widespread endemic, 3 were found to be Philippine endemic and 3 were endangered species, 3 vulnerable and 1 neutralized.</p>

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