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Chapters
- 00:05Title
- 01:04Stem Embedding
- 02:52Stem Sectioning
- 04:21Staining Techniques
- 07:31Results: Observation of Cell Wall Differences in Plant Stems Using Cell Wall Specific Stains
- 10:10Conclusion
Plant cell wall composition varies between tissue types and can include lignin, cellulose, hemicelluloses, and pectin. Various staining techniques have been developed to visualize differences at the cell-type level. This paper is a compilation of commonly used cell wall staining techniques.
