Atomic force microscopy of plant chromosomes.
Atomic force microscopy has been used to image plant chromosomes from standard preparations without staining or coating. This has enabled the collection of high-resolution three-dimensional data on surface structure. The technique has been further applied to the imaging of C-banded chromosomes revealing structural changes resulting from the banding treatment. The bands were observed as localized areas of high relief.
Winfield
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Department of Agricultural Sciences, University of Bristol, UK.
McMaster
T J
TJ
Karp
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Miles
M J
MJ
D002871:Chromosome Banding; D002875:Chromosomes / Q000648:ultrastructure*; D018625:Microscopy, Atomic Force / Q000379:methods*; D018517:Plant Roots / Q000648:ultrastructure; D014908:Triticum / Q000235:genetics*