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DAB staining (Drosophilidae)

Subcategory: plant defense response
Standard reference: Clarke 2009
Papers: 1 | Mentions: 1

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Description

Histochemical staining using DAB for hydrogen peroxide and NBT for superoxide detection in plant tissues following herbivore attack. Reveals spatial patterns of oxidative stress responses around feeding damage sites.

Typical Equipment

  • 3,3'-diaminobenzidine tetrahydrochloride (DAB)
  • nitro blue tetrazolium (NBT)
  • microscope

Output Measurements

  • H₂O₂ localization
  • superoxide localization