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Article: Orchid breeder Pornsilp Kanjana harnesses the Internet.
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- Bangkok Post (Bangkok, Thailand)
- Article date:
- March 14, 2005
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Byline: Somporn Thapanachai
Mar. 14--The daughter of renowned orchid breeder Kasem Boonchu, Pornsilp Kanjana is following in her father's footsteps through the development of new orchid varieties, many of which are based on her father's creations.
In an added twist, she is taking advantage of new sales channels such as the Internet to increase profits and sales of the exquisite, living creations.
Mr Kasem, who passed away in 1999, was best known for breeding hybrid orchid varieties such as Robert Delight and Kasem Delight for vandaceous, and Kasem Pink Tomie Drake for dendrobium. Some of his varieties have received awards from the American ...