Foldscopebased  methods  to  detect  in-tissue  antioxidant  activity and   secondary   metabolites   in   pollen   and   stomata   of   Lantana camara

PriyaNischal&ArunDev Sharma

Foldscopebased methods to detect in-tissue antioxidant activity and secondary metabolites in pollen and stomata of Lantana camara

2018

PriyaNischal&ArunDev Sharma

Foldscopeis the ultra-affordable, paper microscope designed to be extremely portable, durable, and to give optical quality similar to conventional research microscopes. However it’s potential as in tool in the area of agricultural sciences is still not known. In this study, how foldscope can be used as an efficient tool to detect in –tissue activities of antioxidants and secondary metabolites in invasive alien plant Lantana camara.Foldcsope images revealed viable stained areas in the respective seeds, indicating live activities. Based on data the use of foldscope was recommended.

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