Inverted confocal laser scanning microscope (Leica Stellaris 5)

A new generation inverted confocal microscope is used to observe the locations of molecules and the interactions between molecules in living plants in real time without prior preparation. It has an ultra-sensitive HyD S detector that enables faster image capture, which is key to monitoring internal changes in real time. In addition, the new detector provides a better signal-to-noise ratio and signal accumulation. It allows the selection of an arbitrary range of light wavelengths, in this way there is no disturbing background in the images, which is a result of the non-specific fluorescence of the investigated sample, and it is also possible to monitor several labeled molecules in the cell at the same time.

Responsible for equipment: PhD Tjaša Lukan
The equipment is a part of Infrastructural program NIB. For the access of the equipment contact the Head of IC Planta (http://www.nib.si/eng/index.php/infrastructure/infrastructural-centre-planta). Waiting time for the access of the equipment is up to 1 month.