Visualizing cyanobacteria in soil crusts from a semi-arid environment using confocal fluorescence imaging

Vassilios Sarafis, Rainer Heintzmann, Arnon Karnieli

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    Abstract

    Confocal fluorescence imaging of samples of biological soil crusts from an arid zone yields a three dimensional view of the distribution of cyanobacteria within the crusts. The permeation of the crusts by oil immersion enables a clear view of their interior. Results show clusters of coccoid and filamentous cells within the crusts.

    Original languageEnglish
    Pages65-68
    Number of pages4
    Volume56
    No1-2
    Specialist publicationPhytomorphology: An International Journal of Plant Morphology
    StatePublished - 1 Jan 2006

    Keywords

    • 3D image
    • Israel
    • Microscope
    • Negev

    ASJC Scopus subject areas

    • Plant Science

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