title: Improved imprinting technique for study of plant tissues.
abstract: The exposed surface of plant tissues is coated with nail varnish. When peeled off, the transparent coating film bears a replica imprint of the tissue. Transparent adhesive tape is used for lifting the film imprint and mounting it on a microslide without curling. By a similar method, an opaque sealant replica with an aluminum foil support may be prepared which can serve as a mold for obtaining a transparent secondary imprint useful for light microscopic studies. The replicas can be stored like herbarium specimens for future use.
mesh_terms: D002482:Cellulose; D006652:Histological Techniques / Q000379:methods*; D010944:Plants / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D012826:Silicone Elastomers
chemical_list: D012826:Silicone Elastomers; D002482:Cellulose