title: A quick embedding method for light microscopy and image analysis of cotton fibers.
abstract: A quick embedding method using UV polymerization of methacrylate plastic has been devised for embedding fibers encased in a polyvinyl chloride tube. The resulting embedments are suitable for light microscopy and image analysis.
authors.affiliation: Southern Regional Research Center, ARS, U.S. Department of Agriculture, New Orleans, Louisiana 70179, USA.
authors.forename: E K
authors.initials: EK
authors.lastname: Boylston
authors.forename: J P
authors.initials: JP
authors.lastname: Evans
authors.forename: D P
authors.initials: DP
authors.lastname: Thibodeaux
mesh_terms: D003368:Gossypium / Q000166:cytology*; D007091:Image Processing, Computer-Assisted / Q000379:methods; D008689:Methacrylates; D008853:Microscopy / Q000379:methods; D016613:Plastic Embedding; D011108:Polymers; D014466:Ultraviolet Rays
chemical_list: D008689:Methacrylates; D011108:Polymers