- This topic is empty.
-
Posts
-
Hi all, Just been reading the article about dissecting needles and wondered if anyone has any tips on preparing poroid fungi for microscopy i.e. soaking on liquid before to soften the fungus! I have looked on line for help but without success hence this request. Thanks on advance.
Mike.
Hi, I tend to leave most poroid’s alone – life’s too short!
😆 However, (although I haven’t used it myself), I understand that Clemenҫon’s solution is widely used to soften/rehydrate woody material (sometimes allied with mounting in ammoniacal solutions), prior to microscopy.
See: –
http://fungus.org.uk/nwfg/chemdec99.htm for an explanation of the chemicals which are used to make-up Clemenҫon’s (and other) mycological reagents etc.
Regards,
Mike.
Brilliant, life may be too short but I am quite excited. Thanks for the information, really appreciate it. All the best,
Mike.
I slice a piece from the bracket, and then use a pointy tweezer to pull off tiny strips. KOH solution seems to be a good way to soften tissue. I am sure there are better methods if you want really good photomicrographs, but it’s good enough to see features.
- You must be logged in to reply to this topic.