Cutting thin sections of plant tissues enables observation of internal structures and inner cell layers, and it facilitates various histochemical staining methods. Paraffin embedding gives the tissues a uniform stiffness that is sufficient for sectioning with a microtome. Here, we describe the procedures for preparation of paraffin-embedded tissues and the techniques for sectioning with a microtome. This method is applicable to various types of tissues, including rice shoot apex and immature inflorescence.

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Preparation and Sectioning of Paraffin-Embedded Tissue for Histology and Histochemistry

  • Masayuki Miya,
  • Ken-ichiro Hibara,
  • Jun-ichi Itoh

摘要

Cutting thin sections of plant tissues enables observation of internal structures and inner cell layers, and it facilitates various histochemical staining methods. Paraffin embedding gives the tissues a uniform stiffness that is sufficient for sectioning with a microtome. Here, we describe the procedures for preparation of paraffin-embedded tissues and the techniques for sectioning with a microtome. This method is applicable to various types of tissues, including rice shoot apex and immature inflorescence.