The identification of pollen taxa was performed using pollen atlases, scanning electron microscopy and confirmed by an independent examination (Intertek Group plc, GER).

For electron microscopy, acetolysis is one of the most popular methods used for preparing pollen. However, it has been shown to cause distortions, which influenced the development of a new …

Aug 1, 2024 · We have adapted a method using HMDS for the preparation of pollen for SEM and developed a new simplified, non-labor-intensive protocol that takes about one hour from …

Feb 19, 2009 · Scanning Electron Microscopic image of pollen grains from sunflower, morning glory, prairie hollyhock, oriental lily, evening primrose, and castor bean.

Click on any of the pollen grains in the gallery below and use the zoom tool to explore the amazing shapes and textures of pollen. These images are all from a scanning electron …

W hen viewed with a dissecting microscope, pollen looks like a fine yellow or white dust, but when magnified many thousands of times in a Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) each plant …

The high count piqued our curiosity, and we decided to look at the pollen under a polarized light microscope and a scanning electron microscope. The images below show pollen particles …

The detailed palyno-morphological description using light and scanning electron microscopy contributes towards the understanding of taxonomic status and accurate identification of her …

Jul 19, 2025 · In this article, we will explore everything you need to know about studying pollen grains under a microscope. From sample collection and preparation to identifying key features …

Apr 11, 2024 · Upon observation of pollen under the Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM), a fascinating world of intricate structures unfolds. The grains present themselves as unique and …