Simple Stain for Plant Tissue
kit #64
This simple procedure permits students to obtain impressive results in differentiating many cell types and tissue structures. It provides excellent discrimination among structures with a high density of different cell types such as root tip or bud. Students hand-cut, mount and stain a section of material. Their observations become more meaningful since they provide their own specimens. Almost any fresh plant material can be used to complete this activity. MICROSCOPES ARE NEEDED.
- Demystify staining
- Introduce students to the study of plant cells
- Cut, mount, stain and observe different cell types and tissue structures
- Develop microscope technique
Content List in Simple Stain for Plant Tissue is as follows:
| Quantity | Description |
|---|---|
| 30 | Treating dishes, plastic |
| 30 | Microscope slides |
| 30 | Plastic pics, package |
| 30 | Cover slips |
| 30 | Razor blades, single-edged |
| 3 | Drop controlled bottles of Toluidine blue stain |
| 30 | Student Worksheets and Guides |
| 1 | Teacher’s Guide with MSDS |
- Number of students
- 30
To complete this kit requires one ~50-minute class period.
