What is the best way to take data for micro-morphology of plant parts?

10 October 2011 1 2K Report

like indumentum, stomates, pollen grains, seed characters.

The best way to study micro- morphological characters depends on the objective of the study and the resolution needed. Each type of microscope whether electron microscopes (SEM, TEM), or optical microscopes (compound, stero-), is designed for different areas of application.

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