Nicotiana alata Stem 9-2
March 12, 2013
Scanning electron microscope image of Nicotiana alata stem cross section. Image shows outer epidermal layer, followed by the cortex and then large vascular bundles. The vascular bundles contain the phloem (nearest the cortex) and xylem.
Solanales
Solanaceae
Nicotiana alata
Instrument: ZEISS962 SEM
Credit: Louisa Howard
Topics:
Plant physiology, Plant anatomy, Biology, Technology Internet, Cortex, Xylem, Phloem, Vascular bundle, Nicotiana, Electron microscopy, Tobacco, Tissues, Botany
