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Fluorescent probes offer sharper view of plant tissues

Fluorescent probes offer sharper view of plant tissues
Phys.org Sunday 02 August 2026, 00:30 UTC 1 min read
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Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IITGN) and the Regional Centre for Biotechnology, Faridabad, have developed and tested a new class of fluorescent probes that enable scientists to visualize xylem, the specialized tissue responsible for transporting water and minerals through plants. The work, published in Plant and Cell Physiology, introduces a faster, more specific and sensitive staining method than conventional dyes, creating avenues to strengthen research on...

Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IITGN) and the Regional Centre for Biotechnology, Faridabad, have developed and tested a new class of fluorescent probes that enable scientists to visualize xylem, the specialized tissue responsible for transporting water and minerals through plants. The work, published in Plant and Cell Physiology, introduces a faster, more specific and sensitive staining method than conventional dyes, creating avenues to strengthen research on plant development, vascular biology and crop resilience.
the Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (ORG) the Regional Centre for Biotechnology (ORG) Faridabad (ORG) Plant and Cell Physiology (ORG)
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