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Title: Specimen Preparation and Observations of Appressorial Cells Under Electron Microscopy
Electron microscopy (EM) allows characterization of the morphology and ultrastructure of a cell. However, challenges concerning cryo sample fixation are still one of the main roadblocks to its widespread adoption. In this protocol, we describe two alternative EM preparation methods employed to study Magnaporthe oryzae appressoria on artificial hydrophobic surfaces.  more » « less
Award ID(s):
1758805
PAR ID:
10322597
Author(s) / Creator(s):
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Editor(s):
Jacob, S.
Date Published:
Journal Name:
Methods in molecular biology
Volume:
2356
ISSN:
1940-6029
Format(s):
Medium: X
Sponsoring Org:
National Science Foundation
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