Pollen from a named tree species, representative of the typically small, smooth pollen grains that wind pollinated plants produce.

Use for microscopic examination. 

Tips:

• Use a fine paint brush to extract tiny quantities at a time.
• A dry mount using a coverslip works best.
  
• Compare bottom lighting, top lighting (best) and dark field (also excellent).
• Mount in water to observe the artefacts introduced due to osmotic uptake of water causing the pollen grains to expand and sometimes rupture.

Pack contains: Pollen sample. With careful use, quantity suitable for 50-100 slides.

Curriculum levels:

NCEA Level 2 Biology: AS 2.3 Adaptations of plants to their way of life.

Science: Living World L5-8.

Themes:

Pollination, Reproduction, Microscopy.