The Cell: An Image Library - Image CIL:39344

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CIL:39344^*

Description

Scanning electron micrograph of passion flower pollen. A related image is CIL:39346.

Technical Details

Instrument: FEI XL-30 FEG ESEM. Complete protocol can be found at http://www.dartmouth.edu/~emlab/manuals/sempreps/pollen.html

Biological Sources

NCBI Organism Classification: Passiflora edulis; (Passion Fruit)
Cell Type: pollen
Cellular Component: pollen wall

Biological Context

Biological Process: pollen wall organization

Attribution

Name: Louisa Howard
Link: Dartmouth College EM Facility

Grouping

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Imaging

Image Type: recorded image
Imaging Mode: scanning electron microscopy (SEM)
Parameters Imaged: elastic scattering of electrons
Source of Contrast: differences in deposition of metal shadow
Visualization Methods: visualization of contiguous regions; shadowing and plating
Processing History: unprocessed raw data

Sample Preparation

Methods: acetolysis
Relation To Intact Cell: whole mounted tissue

Dimensions

Spatial Axis	Image Size	Pixel Size
X	2576px	——
Y	2056px	——

*CIL – Cell Image Library accession number. Please use this to reference an image.