Plant cells 2 (IMAGE)

University of Missouri-Columbia

Plant cells 2

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A light microscopy image of a cross section of a Populus trichocarpa stem (diameter of full section: 5 millimeters). The magenta color in the cells reflects the presence of lignin, a key component of wood that provides structural strength. 

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Photo courtesy Max Bentelspacher

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