Modified Cryo-Preparation for Studying Salt Glands in the Turf Grass Zoysia matrella

Zoysia, a common turf grass, is characterized by the presence of functional salt glands. These glands are specialized structures through which the plants excrete excess salt. Research on the mechanism of salt secretion in Zoysia matrella (Manila grass) prompted the development of a specimen preparat...

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Published in:Microscopy today 2008-03, Vol.16 (2), p.44-45
Main Authors: Rao, Sheetal, Pendleton, Michael W., Binzel, Marla L., Ellis, E. Ann
Format: Magazinearticle
Language:English
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Summary:Zoysia, a common turf grass, is characterized by the presence of functional salt glands. These glands are specialized structures through which the plants excrete excess salt. Research on the mechanism of salt secretion in Zoysia matrella (Manila grass) prompted the development of a specimen preparation technique that would preserve the secreted salt and salt gland. Conventional aqueous preparative techniques wash away the secreted salt on the leaf surface. A specimen preparation technique was modified from a simple cryo-preparative technique for examining hydrogels in the transmission electron microscope.
ISSN:1551-9295
2150-3583
DOI:10.1017/S1551929500055930