Re: Iris pumila, a different photo

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Very interesting! thanks for sharing!

Are you looking at meristematic (actively growing) tissue like root tips or such? I think I remember (from decades ago) that that is where the chromosomes are the most organized into definable structures to get ready for cell division.

I am giving a program on irises for South Central Alaska in a few days to the Master Gardeners and I would like to include your photo (with photo credit, of course) when I talk about chromosome numbers in the various groups. Is that okay with you?

Debbie
Anchorage, Alaska
with snow compacted down to two feet and waiting for spring

--- Kenneth Walker wrote:
After a number of attempts, yesterday I managed to get a picture of one cell where the chromosomes were separated enough and I managed to get the microscope focused just right so that I can count 30 chromosomes.

I had to look at huge number cells to get that one photo.