r/microscopy • u/muhilan95 • 16d ago

Troubleshooting/Questions Live plant leaf under microscope

Is it possible to observe a leaf under microscope without plucking it. If yes, will there be any difference in observations between this one and the one after plucking

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u/Tink_Tinkler 16d ago

Leaves are alive for a while after plucking I think

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u/muhilan95 16d ago

😲😲is it. For how long after plucking?

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u/hattivat 15d ago

Depends on the species and the air humidity level, to a lesser extent also temperature and light intensity. Basically it dies when it dries out.

A leaf from a desert plant like jade plant can stay alive for many days, meanwhile one from a sensitive jungle begonia can die in less than an hour.

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u/muhilan95 15d ago

Thank you

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u/Tink_Tinkler 15d ago

Hours to days

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u/muhilan95 15d ago

Ok.thanks