Pine root, light micrograph
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Pine root, light micrograph
Pine root. Light micrograph of a section through the root of a pine (Pinus sp.) tree. From outer to inwards: outer layer of peridium (dark red); cortex - made up of parenchyma cells (red); ring of secondary phloem (blue); cambium (blue); secondary xylem - made up of tracheid cells (pink), scattered resin canals (blue, circular), and meullary rays (dark radial lines). The centre of the root is filled with small primary xylem cells (metaxylem, brown). Magnification: x5 when printed 10 centimetres wide
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Cambium Canals Cell Biology Cortex Cytological Cytology Duct Ducts Gymnosperm Gymnosperms Histological Histology Meta Xylem Microscopy Parenchyma Pine Primary Xylem Rays Resin Canal Root Stain Stained Structural Structures Tissue Tracheid Tracheids Wood Cells Light Micrograph Light Microscope Section Sectioned
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This print showcases the intricate structure of a pine root, captured under a light microscope. The image reveals various layers and components that make up the root system of a pine tree (Pinus sp. ). Starting from the outermost layer, we see the peridium in dark red, followed by the cortex composed of parenchyma cells in vibrant red. Moving inward, there is a ring of secondary phloem depicted in blue, which surrounds the cambium also shown in blue. Further inside lies the secondary xylem comprising pink tracheid cells. Scattered throughout are resin canals represented by circular blue shapes and meullary rays portrayed as dark radial lines. The center of this remarkable root section is filled with small primary xylem cells known as metaxylem, beautifully displayed in brown hues. This stunning micrograph provides an up-close view into the complex cellular structures that support plant life. With its white background highlighting every detail, this image serves as both an artistic representation and valuable scientific tool for studying botany and plant biology. It offers insights into tissue composition, histology, cytology, and structural characteristics specific to gymnosperms like pines. Displayed at 10 centimeters wide with a magnification factor of five times its actual size when printed, this print from Science Photo Library captures nature's beauty while providing invaluable knowledge about plants' inner workings.
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