title: Atomic force microscopy of plant chromosomes.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Agricultural Sciences, University of Bristol, UK.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Winfield
authors.forename: T J
authors.initials: TJ
authors.lastname: McMaster
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Karp
authors.forename: M J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Miles
mesh_terms: D002871:Chromosome Banding; D002875:Chromosomes / Q000648:ultrastructure*; D018625:Microscopy, Atomic Force / Q000379:methods*; D018517:Plant Roots / Q000648:ultrastructure; D014908:Triticum / Q000235:genetics*