Super-resolution imaging of plasmodesmata using 3D structured illumination microscopy

Knox, K. (2022) Super-resolution imaging of plasmodesmata using 3D structured illumination microscopy. In: Benitez-Alfonso, Y. and Heinlein, M. (eds.) Plasmodesmata: Methods and Protocols. Series: Methods in molecular biology (2457). Humana Press: New York, NY, pp. 143-148. ISBN 9781071621318 (doi: 10.1007/978-1-0716-2132-5_8)

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Abstract

Plasmodesmata (PD) have a diameter of around 30–50 nm which is well below the 200 nm limit of optical resolution, making analysis by light microscopy difficult and resolving internal structures of the PD such as the desmotubule impossible. Modern super-resolution methods such as 3D structured illumination microscopy (3D-SIM) can increase the lateral and axial resolution and work well on fixed, sectioned material. However, imaging in live plant cells requires careful optimization. Here we present a method to image PD using 3D-SIM in live BY2 cells.

Item Type:Book Sections
Status:Published
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Knox, Dr Kirsten
Authors: Knox, K.
College/School:College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Molecular Biosciences
Publisher:Humana Press
ISBN:9781071621318
Published Online:30 March 2022

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