Main Title |
Microwave Irradiation for Rapid Killing and Fixing of Plant Tissue. |
Author |
Walsh, G. E. ;
Bohannon, P. M. ;
Wessinger-Duvall, P. B. ;
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CORP Author |
Environmental Research Lab., Gulf Breeze, FL. |
Publisher |
1989 |
Year Published |
1989 |
Report Number |
EPA/600/J-89/204; |
Stock Number |
PB90-147802 |
Additional Subjects |
Microwaves ;
Plant tissues ;
Irradiation ;
Histology ;
Exposure ;
Cell nucleus ;
Survival ;
Destruction ;
Chloroplasts ;
Reprints ;
Fixatives
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Holdings |
Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last Modified |
Checkout Status |
NTIS |
PB90-147802 |
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06/15/1990 |
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Collation |
5p |
Abstract |
Irradiation by microwaves allows for rapid killing and fixing of plant tissue, with excellent cellular integrity for histological examination. One or two exposures to microwaves for three seconds in formalin/acetic acid/alcohol gave good preservation of nuclei, chloroplasts, and other plant structures. The microwave method offers a considerable saving of time over traditional methods for killing and fixing plant tissue. |