<p class="jove_content">Here, we present atomic force microscopy (AFM), operated as a nano- and micro-indentation tool on cells and tissues. The instrument allows the simultaneous acquisition of 3D surface topography of the sample and its mechanical properties, including cell wall Young's modulus as well as turgor pressure.</p>

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Use of Atomic Force Microscopy to Measure Mechanical Properties and Turgor Pressure of Plant Cells and Plant Tissues

We present here the use of atomic force microscopy to indent plant tissues and recover its mechanical properties. Using two different microscopes in ...

Institution - Université de Lyon, ENS de Lyon, UCBL, INRA, CNRS

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