We kindly invite you to listen to the workshop led by Dr. Marzenna Guzicka, titled “Plants on a micro scale. How to prepare a microscope slide?”
The method of preparing a specimen for observation under a microscope depends on its type and the research objective. It usually involves several basic steps. The biological material must be fixed, dehydrated, and then embedded in a suitable medium, such as paraffin, paraplast, or epoxy resin. Once prepared in this way, the objects can be cut into very thin sections using an appropriate microtome. After placing the sections on microscope slides, they are stained, and the stained specimen is sealed by applying a chosen medium (e.g., euparal) and covering it with a coverslip. This process yields a permanent specimen that does not dry out, shrink, or undergo biodegradation, and it can be stored for many years.
