Budding Collection (#4)

MERS coronavirus, TEM C017 / 8300
MERS coronavirus. Coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of a MERS coronavirus particle (yellow) budding from a host cell (orange)

Linden (Tilia platyphyllos) buds C015 / 6385
Linden (Tilia platyphyllos) buds. New buds on a large-leaved linden tree. Photographed in Dorset, UK, in January

Rough poppy (Papaver hybridum) bud C016 / 4722
Rough poppy (Papaver hybridum) bud. Close-up of the unopened bud of rough poppy, (Papaver hybridum) flower covered in dew. Photographed in the UK

Aesculus hippocastanum leaf bud opening C013 / 9863
Horse chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum) leaf bud opening in the spring

Yeast, Saccharomyces cerevisiae
Yeast cells. Coloured scanning electron micro- graph (SEM) of budding yeast cells (yellow, Saccharomyces cerevisiae). Known as bakers or brewers yeast

GRASS MOWING MACHINE, 1830. The first grass mowing machine, with grass catcher, invented by Edwin Budding, c1830. Line engraving, English, 19th century

Green Hydra (Chlorohydra viridissima) adult, in process of asexual reproduction by budding off new animal, attached to piece of gravel underwater, Belvedere, Bexley, Kent, England

U. S. CAPITOL: DOME. The dome of the Capitol building in Washington, D. C. photographed in spring, 1970s
U.S. CAPITOL: DOME. The dome of the Capitol building in Washington, D.C. photographed in spring, 1970s

Campanularia hydrozoan, light micrograph
Campanularia hydrozoan. Polarised light micrograph of a hydroid colony of Campanularia polyps. The branches of the stem give rise to either feeding polyps (hydranths)

Freshwater Hydra, light micrograph
Freshwater Hydra. Dark-field light micrograph of a freshwater Hydra on a leaf of Canadian pondweed (Elodea canadensis). The Hydra is undergoing asexual reproduction by budding off a new individual

Brown hydra (Hydra attenuata). Temporary mount of a drop of pond water with a brown hydra. It has tentacles loaded with stinging cells or nematocysts which are discharged into the body of their prey

AIDS viruses budding from T-cell
AIDS viruses. Coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of rounded Human Immunodeficiency viruses (HIV) budding from the surface of an infected T-lymphocyte blood cell (T-cell)

Vaccinia virus particles, SEM
Vaccinia virus particles. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of vaccinia virus particles (red) budding from a cell (blue and green) after replicating

Fal-col TEM sequence of budding Aids virus

Porcine endogenous retrovirus, TEM

Coloured SEM of a T-cell infected with AIDS virus
AIDS virus. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the surface of a T-lymphocyte white blood cell (brown) infected with HIV viruses (green)

Flu viruses. Influenza viruses (brown) budding from a host cell. Each virus consists of a core of RNA (ribonucleic acid) genetic material surrounded by a protein coat (brown)

Budding HIV particles, TEM
Budding HIV particles. Coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of HIV particles (blue and yellow) budding from the membrane of the host cell (orange)

False colour TEM of influenza virus budding
False-colour transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of influenza viruses (orange) budding from the surface of an infected cell. Influenza is very contagious. It belongs to the orthomyxovirus group

Budding HIV particle, computer artwork
Budding HIV particle. Computer artwork of an HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) particle (green) exiting a T-lymphocyte (a type of white blood cell, lower left)

AIDS viruses budding from a cell, TEM
AIDS virus particles budding from the membrane of their host cell, coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM). AIDS is a disease caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV, red)

AIDS virus particles, TEM
AIDS virus particles (blue and green) budding from the surface of a T4 lymphocyte cell, coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM)

Simian AIDS viruses, TEM
Simian AIDS virus particles, coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM). These virus particles (small, round) are bursting out of a cell (across bottom) after using the cell to replicate

AIDS virus particle, TEM
AIDS virus particle. Coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of a section through an AIDS virus particle leaving a host cell (green, lower frame)

Herpes simplex virus infection, TEM
Herpes simplex virus infection. Coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of a section through a cell being destroyed by herpes simplex virus infection

Coloured TEM of HIV viruses budding from a T-cell
HIV viruses budding from T-cell. Coloured Trans- mission Electron Micrograph (TEM) of HIV viruses budding from an infected T-lymphocyte human blood cell. The cell is at bottom (pink)

Influenza viruses, TEM
Influenza viruses. Coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of influenza (flu) viruses (yellow) budding from a host cell. The host cell nucleus is black

Retrovirus budding from a cell, artwork
Retrovirus budding from a cell. Computer artwork showing a retrovirus assembling in, and budding from, a host cell. The viral RNA (ribonucleic acid)

Cell infected with HIV, electronic image
Experts of the Ivanovsky Virusology Institute [USSR Academy of Medical Sciences] have made this electronic image of a cell infected with the AIDS virus

Heuchera Chocolate ruffles flowers and buds. Photographed in Dorset, UK, in July

Field maple (Acer campestre) buds. Photographed in Dorset UK, in April

Apple (Malus domestica) blossom
Apple (Malus domestica James Grieve ) blossom. Buds and an open flower on an apple tree. Photographed in Dorset, UK, in April

Jellyfish life cycle, artwork. At bottom right are a sperm (with tail) and egg (round). The sperm fertilises the egg to produce a planula, a small larva covered in cilia

Sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus) buds. Photographed in Dorset, UK, in April

Thorn apple (Datura stramonium) seed pod. This plant is a member of the nightshade family. It contains poisonous alkaloids. Photographed in disturbed ground in the UK

Nectaroscordum scopulorum
Nectaruscordum scopulorum coming into bloom. Dorset, UK July 2010

Echium vulgare in bud
Vipers bugloss (Echium vulgare) in bud. Photographed in Portland, Dorset, UK, in June

Lime (Tilia sp. ) tree buds
Lime (Tilia sp.) tree buds. Photographed in Dorset, UK, in April

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"Budding: A Symphony of Life's Creative Flourish" In the quiet corners of nature, a budding yeast cell delicately emerges, silently practicing its own harmonious growth. Like a musician perfecting their craft, it embraces the art with grace and precision. Meanwhile, Candida fungus reveals its intricate beauty under the watchful eye of a scanning electron microscope. Its delicate structures captivate our imagination as we marvel at the wonders hidden within this tiny organism. The world extends beyond microorganisms; even viruses partake in this captivating process. Rift Valley fever virus and vesicular stomatitis virus are captured through transmission electron microscopy, showcasing their unique way of propagating life. Herpes simplex viruses and AIDS viruses also engage in an enchanting dance as they bud from infected cells. These microscopic spectacles remind us that life persists even in the most unexpected places. Amidst these fascinating glimpses into nature's creativity, Candida albicans yeast takes center stage once again. Scanning electron microscopy unveils its textured surface like an artist's canvas waiting to be explored. Beyond the realm of biology lies another form – cultivated roses blooming with vibrant colors and intoxicating fragrances. J. C Vickery Advertisement beckons us to indulge in these floral masterpieces that symbolize love and beauty. And finally, Samuelson's lawn mowing machines invite us to witness yet another type – one where landscapes transform under skilled hands into meticulously manicured works of art. From microscopic organisms to grand gardens, "budding" encapsulates life's continuous cycle of creation and renewal. It reminds us that every living thing has within itself the potential for growth and transformation – a testament to nature's boundless ingenuity.