Plastids Collection

Chloroplast in cell of pea plant
Coloured transmisson electron micrograph of a chloroplast (green) sitting in the cytoplasm of a pea plant Pisum sativum. The chloroplast is the site of photosynthesis where carbohydrates are obtained

Chloroplast, SEM
Chloroplast. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a section through a plant cell, showing a fractured chloroplast (green)

Starch grains, SEM
Starch grains. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of starch grains (orange) in a black-eyed pea (Vigna sp.). Starch is synthesised from sucrose

Chloroplast, TEM C016 / 6297
Chloroplast. Coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of chloroplast from the moss Physcomitrella patens. Chloroplasts are the sites of photosynthesis

Chloroplast, TEM C016 / 6298
Chloroplast. Coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of chloroplast from the moss Physcomitrella patens. Chloroplasts are the sites of photosynthesis

Chloroplast, TEM C017 / 8233
Chloroplast. Coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of chloroplast from the leaf of a Coleus blumei plant. Chloroplasts are the sites of photosynthesis

Starch grains
Potato starch. Coloured scanning electron micrograph of starch grains (blue) in the cells of a potato, Solanum tuberosum. The stored starch grains are called amyloplasts

Chloroplast structures, artwork
Chloroplast structures. Cutaway artwork showing the internal structure of a chloroplast, the organelle in plant cells responsible for photosynthesis

Plant cell, SEM
Plant cell. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a section through a plant cell, revealing its internal structure. The cell is encased in a cellulose, hemicellulose and pectin cell wall

Chloroplasts in protoplast of tobacco
False-colour transmission electron micrograph of chloroplasts in a protoplast from a tobacco leaf, Nicotiana tabacum, (cultivar Xanthi)

Dividing chloroplast in a pea leaf
False colour transmission electron micrograph of a dividing chloroplast in the leaf of the pea plant, Pisum sativum, showing the central area constricting to partition the cell into two daughter

Starch grains in potato, light micrograph
Starch grains in potato. Light micrograph of a potato (Solanum tuberosum) showing cells full of food starch grains

TEM of chloroplasts
Transmission electron micrograph of chloroplasts from the yellow portion of a variegated yellow/green coleus plant, Coleus blumei

Compound starch grains, light micrograph
Compound starch grains. Light micrograph of compound starch grains in the parenchyma cells of Phajus glandifolius, taken under polarised light

TEM of a chloroplast from a pea plant
False colour transmisson electron micrograph of a chloroplast in the leaf of a pea plant Pisum sativum. The chloroplast is the site of photosyn- thesis; a process by which plants obtain carbohyd

Cutaway illustration of plant chloroplast
Cutaway illustration of a plant chloroplast, the unit within the leaf which manufactures the plants food supply - starch - during photosynthesis

Chloroplasts in cells of Zinnia
Chloroplasts in mesophyll cells of leaf. Coloured Transmission Electron Micrograph (TEM) of meso- phyll cells in a young leaf of Zinnia elegans

Starch grains in potato cells
False-colour scanning electron micrograph of a slice through a raw potato, Solanum tuberosum, showing starch grains, or amyloplasts (red), within their cellular compartments

TEM of a chloroplast from a tobacco leaf
False-colour transmission electron micrograph of a chloroplast from a leaf of the tobacco plant, Nicotiana tabacum. Chloroplats are the sites of photosynthesis in green plants

Chloroplast in the leaf of a pea plant
False colour transmisson electron micrograph of a chloroplast in the leaf of a pea plant Pisum sativum. The chloroplast is the site of photosynthesis; the process by which plants obtain carbohydrates

Chloroplasts from leaf of Coleus
False-colour transmission electron micrograph of a green chloroplast from a variegated leaf of the plant Coleus blumei. Chloroplasts are the sites of photosynthesis in plants & green algae

Green alga, TEM
Transmission electron micrograph of a section through a single cell green algae, Chlamydomonas asymmetrica. The micrograph shows the arrangement of chloroplasts, dark-stained bodies

False-colour TEM of an amyloplast

Orchid tuber, light micrograph
Orchid tuber. Polarised light micrograph of a transverse section through the root tuber of an orchid (Phaius grandifolius) showing starch grains (blue-red and yellow-green)

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Plastids, the versatile organelles found in plant cells, play a crucial role in various cellular processes. One of the most well-known types of the chloroplast, which can be observed within the cells of a pea plant. Under scanning electron microscopy (SEM), these chloroplasts reveal their intricate structures and mesmerizing beauty. The detailed images captured by TEM C016 / 6297, TEM C016 / 6298, and TEM C017 / 8233 showcase the inner workings of chloroplasts with astonishing clarity. Apart from their visual appeal, it also serve important functions within plants. Starch grains derived from potato cells are an excellent example of how plastids store energy reserves for future use. These starch grains are easily identifiable under microscopic examination and provide insights into plant metabolism. In addition to their functional significance, they have captivated artists who have depicted them through stunning artwork that showcases their unique shapes and patterns. Even under SEM imaging techniques specifically designed to study surface features, such as those seen in Chloroplast SEM images or Plant cell SEM images, these organelles continue to inspire awe. Overall, studying plastids not only enhances our understanding of plant biology but also allows us to appreciate nature's intricate designs at a microscopic level. From chloroplasts' vital role in photosynthesis to starch grain storage mechanisms and even artistic interpretations - this diverse range highlights just how fascinating and essential plastids truly are for life on Earth.