Huckleberry shoot, light micrograph
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Huckleberry shoot, light micrograph
Huckleberry shoot, light micrograph. Longitudinal section through the top of a terminal shoot from a huckleberry (Gaylussacia baccata). The pale pink cells at bottom are stem cells that are undergoing elongation and vacuolisation (becoming filled with vacuoles, which are fluid-filled cavities). The smaller and darker pink apical meristem cells towards the top are undergoing mitosis and have fewer vacuoles but denser cytoplasm. Surrounding the apical meristem and stem cells are leaf primordia (young leaves). Magnification: x100 when printed 10 centimetres high
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This print showcases the intricate beauty of a huckleberry shoot, as captured through a light micrograph. The image provides a longitudinal section view of the top portion of a terminal shoot from Gaylussacia baccata, commonly known as huckleberry. The pale pink cells at the bottom represent stem cells that are currently undergoing elongation and vacuolisation – a process where they become filled with fluid-filled cavities known as vacuoles. Moving upwards, we can observe smaller and darker pink apical meristem cells which are actively undergoing mitosis. These cells possess denser cytoplasm and fewer vacuoles compared to their lower counterparts. Surrounding these dynamic cellular activities, we find leaf primordia or young leaves taking shape around the apical meristem and stem cells. This print offers an incredible level of detail into the anatomical structure of this huckleberry shoot. With its magnification set at x100 when printed 10 centimeters high, this light micrograph allows us to appreciate the biological wonders hidden within plants. It highlights various aspects such as cell growth, tissue development, plant anatomy, and internal structures like vacuoles. This mesmerizing image is brought to you by Science Photo Library – an invaluable resource for those fascinated by botany, biology, and all things related to nature's marvels.
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