Iodine contrast agent leaf preparation (Plantae)

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Description

Chemical treatment of leaf samples with iodine-potassium iodide solution to enhance X-ray absorption contrast for improved visualization of venation networks. Leaves are incubated in contrast solution for 2 days then dried and pressed.

Typical Equipment

• Petri dish
• envelopes
• glass jar

Output Measurements

• enhanced contrast leaf samples

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