Steps to prepare temporary mount of leaf peel to show stomata
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Aim
To prepare a temporary mount of a leaf peel to show stomata.
Theory
Stomata mean ‘mouth’ which are pore found in the epidermis of leaves, stems and all other plant parts found above the ground. Stomata permit the exchange of gases between the atmosphere and the inside of the leaf.
Materials Required
Lily leaf, Watch glass, Slide, Cover slip, Safranin solution, Glycerine, Forceps, Dropper, Scissors or Blade, Petri Dish, Filter Paper, Distilled water, Brush, Compound microscope
Hope you understand
Aim
To prepare a temporary mount of a leaf peel to show stomata.
Theory
Stomata mean ‘mouth’ which are pore found in the epidermis of leaves, stems and all other plant parts found above the ground. Stomata permit the exchange of gases between the atmosphere and the inside of the leaf.
Materials Required
Lily leaf, Watch glass, Slide, Cover slip, Safranin solution, Glycerine, Forceps, Dropper, Scissors or Blade, Petri Dish, Filter Paper, Distilled water, Brush, Compound microscope
Hope you understand
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1 removal of leaf peel from the bottom surface.
2 putting it in a water.
3 after removing from water staining it with saffranin.
4 put it in a clean slide and mount with glycerine with the help of a brush.
5 put another slide gently over it.
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