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Permanent slides of freshly collected algae: a review of techniques
Author(s) -
Foote MaryAnn
Publication year - 1982
Publication title -
journal of microscopy
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.569
H-Index - 111
eISSN - 1365-2818
pISSN - 0022-2720
DOI - 10.1111/j.1365-2818.1982.tb00452.x
Subject(s) - algae , phytoplankton , botany , biology , ecology , nutrient
SUMMARY A number of techniques are given for preparing permanent slides of freshly collected algae. The methods reviewed are suitable for phytoplankton, delicate species, filamentous algae and marine samples. Included are traditional techniques using corn syrup or glycerin and also a new technique with a commercial histological product.