Cross Section Of Stem

The stem anatomy of ferns is more complicated than that of dicots because fern stems often have one or more leaf gaps in cross section.

Cross section of stem. Cross section of a stem. Insert the plant stem samples from the bottom through the holes of the microtome. So what s the difference between a stem and root cross section.

Axis of a plant. Protective covering of the stem. The thinner the section the better the microscopic view.

This video provides a demonstration of making thin cross sections by hand for plant material such as stems and roots. Outer layer of the stem. Transverse sections are taken and stained suitably for the internal structure.

Place the microtome on the table. In some cases stems and roots look identical. Includes a demonstration of staining th.

There are two types of holes. Choose the one suitable for your samples. New parts of the stem.

Central part of the stem. Tubes that carry sap. Woody part of the stem.