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Daisy Leaf Central Vein

#1 Post by JimT » Sat Mar 26, 2016 11:32 pm

Starting to see green stuff now that Spring is arriving. These are two images of a longitudinal section (LS) of a daisy leaf central vein. Methylene blue stained, 40x obj. Pretty happy with this section as only two cells thick. Lots of chloroplasts and cellular spaces visible.

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#2 Post by rnabholz » Sat Mar 26, 2016 11:37 pm

Great sections, pretty images. Well done on both counts.

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#3 Post by mrsonchus » Sun Mar 27, 2016 12:28 am

Lovely sections Jim, very easy on the eye and great texture. Nicely done. :)
When you say "longitudinal section (LS) of a daisy leaf central vein" what do you mean old chap, I'm trying to visualize which tissue this is...?

You've definitely got the measure of this technique here Jim, the section is superbly clear and intact, very well executed to my eyes. The colours and textures of the living cells so finely demonstrated in your images are a sheer delight to me! :D

Keep them coming, they're a treat. :)
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#4 Post by vasselle » Sun Mar 27, 2016 1:52 am

Bonjour
Très belles séries images
Merci pour le partage
Cordialement seb
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#5 Post by gekko » Sun Mar 27, 2016 1:20 pm

As the others have said, excellent sectons and beautiful images (both clarity and color).

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#6 Post by JimT » Sun Mar 27, 2016 2:44 pm

Thanks all for the kind comments.

John, think of the stem that holds the leaf and how it continues down the center of the leaf to the tip from which smaller veins branch off toward the edges. Maybe I misnamed but that is what I sectioned.

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#7 Post by mrsonchus » Sun Mar 27, 2016 2:55 pm

JimT wrote:Thanks all for the kind comments.

John, think of the stem that holds the leaf and how it continues down the center of the leaf to the tip from which smaller veins branch off toward the edges. Maybe I misnamed but that is what I sectioned.

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I'm with you Jim, let's see some more, they're very interesting. You've got a super technique there Jim. :)
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#8 Post by billbillt » Sun Mar 27, 2016 2:57 pm

Hi Jim,
I agree with all... Very sharp and clear photos...
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#9 Post by gekko » Mon Mar 28, 2016 11:22 am

JimT, it just hit me: how on earth did you manage to slice through a thin leaf longitudinally?!

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#10 Post by JimT » Mon Mar 28, 2016 2:30 pm

Thanks BillT.

Gekko, not the leaf but the vein which is a little thicker. Lay the leaf on a flat surface and use a razor blade. Took quite a few attempts.

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#11 Post by gekko » Tue Mar 29, 2016 1:20 am

JimT wrote:Gekko, not the leaf but the vein which is a little thicker. Lay the leaf on a flat surface and use a razor blade. Took quite a few attempts.
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Thank you, JimT. WHen I saw it the first time, I understood it as you described, but for some reason, the second time I looked at it I was confused...

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Re: Daisy Leaf Central Vein

#12 Post by kriskanadas » Wed Jun 19, 2019 7:56 am

I am looking for LM images of daisy leaf for a science textbook, wondering if you would give permission to use yours.

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