How Do You Prepare Plant Samples from Amended Soils for Histological Examination?
To prepare plant samples from amended soils for histological examination, follow these steps: 1. Harvesting: Carefully remove the plant from the soil to avoid damaging the tissues. 2. Cleaning: Rinse the plant roots and tissues gently to remove soil particles. 3. Fixation: Use a fixative like formalin to preserve the tissue structure. 4. Embedding and Sectioning: Embed the tissue in paraffin wax and section it using a microtome for microscopic examination.
