ArticleApplications in plant sciences2021
Polishing entire stems and roots using sandpaper under water: An alternative method for macroscopic analyses.
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- Molecular phylogeny of Urvillea (Paullinieae, Sapindaceae) and its implications in stem vascular diversity.Annals of botany · 2023Article
- Phloem wedges in Malpighiaceae: origin, structure, diversification, and systematic relevance.EvoDevo · 2022Article
- Ontogeny, anatomical structure and function of lobed stems in the evolution of the climbing growth form in Malvaceae (Byttneria Loefl.).Annals of botany · 2021Review
- Polishing entire stems and roots using sandpaper under water: An alternative method for macroscopic analyses.Applications in plant sciences · 2021Article
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Abstract
premisePolishing entire stem and root samples is an effective method for studying their anatomy; however, polishing fresh samples to preserve woods with soft tissues or barks is challenging given that soft tissues shrink when dried. We propose sanding fresh or liquid-preserved samples under water as an alternative, given that it preserves all tissues in an intact and clear state. METHODS AND
resultsBy manually grinding the surface of the samples under water using three ascending grits of waterproof sandpapers, an excellent polished sanded surface is obtained. The wood swarf goes into the water without clogging the cell lumina, rendering the surfaces adequate for cell visualization and description. We show results in palms, liana stems, roots, and wood blocks.
conclusionsUsing this simple, inexpensive, rapid technique, it is possible to polish either fresh, dry, or liquid-preserved woody plant samples, preserving the integrity of both the soft and hard tissues and allowing for detailed observations of the stems and roots.
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