Plant cells (IMAGE)

University of Missouri-Columbia

Plant cells

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A cross-section of a Populus trichocarpa stem imaged under UV light to reveal the vascular tissues involved in wood formation. The glowing cell walls contain lignin, which provides structural strength.

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Photo courtesy Max Bentelspacher

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