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NCBI Organism:Psidium guajava; Cell Types:epidermal cell Biological process:epidermis morphogenesis
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CIL:40388*  Cite 
Description

Scanning electron microscope image of Psidium guajava epidermal surface of the stem, showing trichomes (hair-like projections). This image is part of a group on botanical stems (CIL:40378-40395).

Technical Details

Image collected on a Zeiss DSM 962 SEM. Complete specimen preparation protocol available at: http://remf.dartmouth.edu:8080/EM-Wiki/36

Biological Sources
NCBI Organism Classification
Psidium guajava
Cell Type
epidermal cell
Cellular Component
trichome
Biological Context
Biological Process
epidermis morphogenesis
Attribution
Names
Louisa Howard
Link
Dartmouth College EM Facility
Citation
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
doi:10.7295/W9CIL40388
Archival Resource Key (ARK)
ark:/b7295/w9cil40388
Grouping This image is part of a group.
Imaging
Image Type
recorded image
Image Mode
scanning electron microscopy (SEM)
Parameters Imaged
elastic scattering of electrons
Source of Contrast
differences in adsorption or binding of stain
Visualization Methods
osmium tetroxide
shadowing and plating
Processing History
unprocessed raw data
Sample Preparation
Methods
glutaraldehyde fixed tissue
ethanol dehydration
critical_point dried specimen
Relation To Intact Cell
sectioned tissue
Dimensions
Spatial Axis Image Size Pixel Size
X 1024px ——
Y 1049px ——