Plant Tissue Slide
Product Code : SCL-BLE-11878
The StemAids Plant Tissue Prepared Slide is a professional-grade botanical specimen engineered for the empirical study of plant anatomy and cellular organization. These slides feature precision-microtomed sections of various plant organs (roots, stems, leaves), processed to reveal the intricate structures of the dermal, ground, and vascular tissue systems. Manufactured to ISO 9001:2015 standards, they are foundational tools for University Botany and Agricultural Science laboratories to quantify the relationship between plant structure and physiological processes like transpiration and photosynthesis.
Technical Specifications
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Tender Specification |
OEM Technical Detail |
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Tissue Options |
Monocot/Dicot (Root, Stem, Leaf), Xylem/Phloem, Parenchyma, Sclerenchyma |
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Sectioning |
Transverse (T.S.), Longitudinal (L.S.), or Radial Sectioning at 8–12μm |
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Staining Technique |
Safranin and Fast Green (Double Stain) for lignin/cellulose differentiation |
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Slide Material |
Premium optical-grade soda-lime glass (75mm×25mm) |
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Thickness |
1.0mm to 1.2mm with safety-ground edges |
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Mounting Medium |
Permanent synthetic resin (DPX) for archival stability |
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Cover Slip |
Precision No. 1.5 glass (0.17mm) |
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ISO Compliance |
Manufactured under ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Systems |
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HS Code |
9023.00.00 (Prepared slides for educational use) |
Key Pedagogical Outcomes (Bloom’s Taxonomy Alignment)
- Botanical Interface: Facilitates student understanding of the specialized cell types that constitute the plant body, supporting curricula in Plant Biology and Ecology.
- Morphological Quantification: Enables the identification of vascular arrangements; learners apply medium-power magnification to distinguish between the scattered vascular bundles of monocots and the ring arrangement in dicots.
- Functional Analysis: Supports the analysis of "Transport Systems"; students evaluate the structural differences between thick-walled Xylem (for water transport) and thinner Phloem (for nutrient transport).
- Adaptation Evaluation: Allows students to evaluate environmental adaptations, such as the presence of a thick waxy cuticle in xerophytic leaves or large air spaces (aerenchyma) in aquatic plants.
International Logistics & Compliance
StemAids ensures comprehensive OEM readiness for global institutional procurement:
- Packaging: Export-grade secure slide mailers. Each slide is individually indexed and protected by shock-absorbent cushioning to ensure zero-breakage during international transit.
- Documentation: Includes Manufacturer’s Authorization Form (MAF), Certificate of Conformance (CoC), and a botanical datasheet explaining the specific plant species and section type.
- Durability: The use of Safranin (staining lignified tissues red) and Fast Green (staining cellulosic tissues green) provides a permanent, non-fading contrast for long-term classroom use.
Direct OEM Sourcing Advantages
Procuring StemAids Plant Tissue Slides directly ensures vertical manufacturing control:
- Clear Cellular Definition: We utilize high-precision microtomes to ensure sections are thin enough to allow light through while preserving the integrity of fragile cell walls and organelles.
- Vivid Double Staining: Direct oversight of the staining process ensures a sharp color contrast, making it easy for students to identify mechanical tissues like collenchyma and sclerenchyma.
- Direct Factory Inventory: Guaranteed availability of single slides or comprehensive sets (e.g., "Advanced Botany Set of 50") to support synchronized laboratory sessions.
- Quality Assurance: Every slide is manually inspected by a botanist to ensure the section is representative of the target organ and free from artifacts like tissue compression or "chatter" marks from the microtome blade.
