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Courtesy of Keith Duncan, Donald Danforth Plant Science Center, USA Courtesy of Keith Duncan, Donald Danforth Plant Science Center, USA
Microscopy in Plant Growth and Health

Plant Science Research

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  • Multiscale Analysis – From Whole Plants to Subcellular Levels

    Gain deeper insights into plant biology - visualize cellular structures, organelle dynamics, cell wall composition, and key processes such as growth, division, intracellular transport, and stress responses.

  • Spectral Flexibility for Complex Studies

    Perform simultaneous imaging of multiple fluorescent markers while effectively separating autofluorescence in plant science samples.

  • Precise Quantification & AI-Powered Image Analysis

    Leverage automated image segmentation and AI-driven quantification for reproducible, high-throughput plant research.

Pioneering the Future of Plant Biology From high-speed, high-resolution imaging and non-destructive 3D visualization, to real-time analysis, discover advanced microscopy techniques that capture both intricate and dynamic details of plant specimens. Explore complex structures and biological processes with precision, gaining deeper insights into photosynthesis, plant development, and responses to environmental stressors. Push the boundaries of discovery and innovation with cutting-edge imaging solutions.

Want to visualize the unseen world of plant biology?

Discover techniques to transform your research

Long-Term Imaging of Living Cells

Break free from the limitations of traditional imaging and explore live plant cells as they truly are—in motion, in 3D, and in real time.

High-Speed Lightfield 4D Imaging

Live imaging of dynamic processes has never been faster, image an entire 3D volume in one snap.

Multiscale Imaging of Complex Plant Structures​

Leverage advanced 3D imaging within the context of the whole plant, enabling deeper insights into plant morphology and reproductive biology.

Reveal 3D ultrastructural details in delicate plant tissue

Dive into the intricate architecture of sensitive plant structures—layer by layer, at nanometer resolution.

Fast and gentle super-resolution details

Visualize ultrafine plant structures with super-resolution clarity and minimal light exposure.

Zoom Into Plant Science

Every plant tells a story. ZEISS helps you visualize it. Click on each part of the plant to uncover imaging insights, research applications, and tools to advance your work.

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Recommended Products for Plant Research

  • Light-Sheet Multiview Imaging of Living and Cleared Specimens

    ZEISS Lightsheet 7

    Use ZEISS Lightsheet 7 to image large optically cleared specimens in toto – with subcellular resolution. Dedicated optics, sample chambers and holders allow adaption to the refractive index of your chosen clearing method.

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    Advantages & Features

    • Observe real life – fast and sensitively
    • Image large specimens in your preferred clearing solution
    • Get best image quality for various applications

  • Discover More with 3D X-ray Imaging at Submicron Resolution

    ZEISS Versa XRM

    Experience the power of ZEISS Versa X-ray microscopes, the proven choice for researchers and scientists worldwide. Versa XRM feature intuitive user interfaces, ensuring that every user can maximize their productivity and achieve exceptional results.

    Explore Versa X-ray Microscopes

    Product features

    • Unparallelled resolution with performance
    • Faster submicron imaging
    • Flexibility and ease of use

  • FE-SEM For Highest Demands in Sub-nanometer Imaging, Analytics and Sample Flexibility

    ZEISS GeminiSEM

    ZEISS GeminiSEM stands for effortless imaging with sub-nanometer resolution. These FE-SEMs (field emission scanning electron microscope) combine excellence in imaging and analytics. Innovations in electron optics and a new chamber design let you benefit from better image quality, usability and flexibility.

    Explore the GeminiSEM Family

    Product features

    • Ideal for core facilities - ZEISS GeminiSEM 360
    • Enabling efficient analysis - ZEISS GeminiSEM 460
    • New standard for surface imaging – ZEISS GeminiSEM 560

  • Live Imaging with Unprecedented Resolution down to Molecular Details​

    ZEISS Elyra 7

    ZEISS Elyra 7 includes a wealth of microscopy techniques to meet your experimental needs across scales, optimally matching resolution, speed, and sensitivity requirements to your demanding samples.

    Discover the Elyra 7

    Product features

    • Get optical sectioning at exceptional quality.
    • Resolve structures down to 60 nm
    • Explore molecular details with SMLM

  • Instant Volumetric High-Speed Imaging of Living Organisms

    ZEISS LSM Lightfield 4D

    Lightfield 4D is instant volumetric imaging at high speed. Acquire comprehensive 3D information with a single snap and say goodbye to any time delay within an imaged volume. For the first time, capture the fastest movements within whole organisms at up to 80 volumes per second – with all spatiotemporal information intact.

    Discover Lightfield 4D

    Product features

    • One snap. One volume.
    • Minimum light exposure. Maximum information gain.
    • Fast acquisition. Increased throughput.
    • One imaging platform. Endless possibilities.

  • Your Solution for Advanced Image Analysis and Visualization

    ZEISS arivis Pro

    Maximize your image potential with our powerful image analysis and visualization tools. Create seamless analysis pipelines with just a few clicks. Effortlessly process massive datasets on compatible workstations.

    Explore arivis Pro Software

    Product features

    • Click-and-play solution for routine or customized workflow
    • Combine different operators for flexible pipelines
    • Boost your research with AI with no coding
    • Visualize big data by GPU powered 3D engine

A Closer Look

The Model System at the Heart of Plant Biology

Discover a comprehensive toolkit for Arabidopsis thaliana research, supporting everything from basic plant development studies to advanced cellular and molecular analyses.

 

Explore research insights for Arabidopsis

ZEISS Lab Essentials

  • Your Greenough Stereo Microscope with 8:1 Zoom

    ZEISS Stemi 508
    Buy or Try the Stemi 508

    With the 8:1 zoom you bring up smallest details. Stemi 508 offers an ergonomic viewing angle of 35° - stay relaxed even after hours of work.

    Trial, get a Quote or Purchase here

  • Examine and Assess your Living Cells Quickly and Easily

    ZEISS Primovert
    Buy or Try the Primovert

    Examine unstained cells in phase contrast and GFP-labeled cells in fluorescence contrast quickly and efficiently.

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  • Your Smart Microscope for Biomedical Routine and Research

    ZEISS Axioscope 5
    Buy or Try the Axioscope 5

    Acquire four fluorescence channels with just one click. Camera settings such as white balanced are done automatically.

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FAQs for ZEISS in Plant Science Research

  • ZEISS provides a comprehensive range of microscopes for plant biology, including:

    • Stereo and widefield microscopes for whole plant and tissue imaging
    • Laser scanning confocal and multiphoton microscopes for high-resolution, 3D imaging of plant cells and structure
    • Light-Sheet Microscopy for fast, gentle imaging of large specimens with minimal photobleaching, ideal for live plant imaging
    • Super-Resolution Microscopy for visualizing structures at a resolution beyond the diffraction limit of light, revealing fine details in plant cells
    • X-ray Tomography for non-destructive 3D imaging of internal plant structures, preserving the specimen's integrity
    • Volume Electron Microscopy (vEM) techniques for ultrastructural insights into plant tissues in 3D

  • ZEISS offers solutions, such as Light-Sheet Microscopy and Lattice Light-Sheet Microscopy, that allow researchers to observe dynamic processes in real-time. This capability is crucial for studying how plants respond to environmental stressors, such as drought or salinity, by visualizing cellular changes and adaptations as they occur.

  • Yes, ZEISS microscopes, particularly the LSM 980, utilize spectral imaging capabilities that enable the simultaneous imaging of multiple fluorescent markers while effectively separating autofluorescence. This is essential for studying complex cellular interactions in plant tissues without interference from naturally fluorescing compounds.

  • How does ZEISS support long-term time-lapse imaging of plant specimens?

    ZEISS microscopy solutions, like Light-Sheet Microscopy, are designed for long-term time-lapse imaging by providing a stable environment with controlled conditions. This allows researchers to monitor dynamic processes, such as cell division and organ development, over extended periods while maintaining sample viability.

  • How can ZEISS software help with plant image analysis?

    Data analysis is crucial for extracting meaningful insights from complex plant imaging datasets. ZEISS offers advanced software solutions, such as arivis Cloud and arivis Pro, which utilize machine learning for efficient cell segmentation and counting, phenotypic trait quantification and 3D reconstruction of plant structures. These automated, AI-driven tools streamline image analysis, enabling researchers to focus on their findings and discoveries.

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  • ZEISS offers a variety of microscopy solutions, such as super-resolution microscopy and fluorescence microscopy, to enable detailed visualization of chloroplast structure and function, pigment composition and stress responses and photosynthetic efficiency and energy transfer. By capturing high-resolution images and dynamic processes, researchers can uncover the mechanisms of photosynthesis and how plants optimize energy production under varying environmental conditions.
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