Use of Atomic Force Microscopy to Measure Mechanical Properties and Turgor Pressure of Plant Cells and Plant Tissues
Title:
Use of Atomic Force Microscopy to Measure Mechanical Properties and Turgor Pressure of Plant Cells and Plant Tissues
Author:
Bovio, Simone
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Publication Information:
Cambridge, MA MyJoVE Corp 2016
Physical Description:
online resource (678 seconds)
Series:
Developmental Biology
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Abstract:
Here, we present atomic force microscopy (AFM), operated as a nano- and micro-indentation tool on cells and tissues. The instrument allows the simultaneous acquisition of 3D surface topography of the sample and its mechanical properties, including cell wall Young's modulus as well as turgor pressure.
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For undergraduate, graduate, and professional students
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https://www.jove.com/t/59674