Buttercup stem, light micrograph
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Buttercup stem, light micrograph
Buttercup stem. Coloured light micrograph of a section through a buttercup stem (Ranunculus sp.) showing the circular-shaped vascular bundle (right). The large white circles in this bundle are the cells of the xylem (green), which transports water and mineral nutrients from the roots throughout the plant. The smaller circles within this bundle are cells of the phloem, which transports carbohydrates and plant hormones around the plant. The xylem and phloem are surrounded by very large parenchyma cells, which support the stem. Magnification: x30 when printed at 10cm wide
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Bundle Butter Cup Carbohydrates Cross Section False Colour Histological Histology Hormones Nutrients Parenchyma Phloem Pith Slice Stem Tissue Transport Transportation Transverse Vascular Xylem Cells False Coloured Light Micrograph Light Microscope Section Sectioned
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This print showcases the intricate beauty of a buttercup stem, revealing its hidden cellular structure. The colored light micrograph captures a transverse section through the stem, highlighting the circular-shaped vascular bundle on the right side. Within this bundle, large white circles represent xylem cells responsible for transporting water and essential mineral nutrients from the roots throughout the entire plant. Delving deeper into this botanical marvel, smaller circles within the vascular bundle depict phloem cells that play a crucial role in distributing carbohydrates and plant hormones across various parts of the plant. Surrounding both xylem and phloem are remarkably large parenchyma cells that provide structural support to the delicate stem. With a magnification of 30 times when printed at 10cm wide, this image allows us to appreciate nature's microscopic wonders with astonishing clarity. It serves as a testament to biology's complexity and offers insight into how plants efficiently transport vital substances required for growth and survival. Through false coloring techniques employed in histological analysis using a light microscope, Science Photo Library has captured an artistic representation of this biological phenomenon. This visually stunning photograph not only celebrates botany but also invites us to explore the fascinating world hidden within every living organism.
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