LGP26-B3: Day 2 - Potato Peel and Potato Flesh
Jun 06, 2026 • 4:18 PM UTC
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In this workshop, we observed potato peel and potato flesh samples under the foldscope. We viewed them through three lenses, 50X, 140X, and 340X. In this post, I will only be covering 50X magnification.
To prepare the potato peel sample, we peeled a thin layer off a potato and stuck it onto a slide with tape. Here is an image.
To prepare the potato peel sample, we peeled a thin layer off a potato and stuck it onto a slide with tape. Here is an image.
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The potato peel (periderm) had compact cells which were easily visible under this magnification. There was a distinct dark brown pigmentation. The phellem (or cork cells) are dead cells which act as a protective layer.
Next, we prepared the potato flesh sample, which proved to be more difficult. We cut out a small piece of the potato flesh, grinded it, and taped the transparent remains on the slide. Here are the images.
Next, we prepared the potato flesh sample, which proved to be more difficult. We cut out a small piece of the potato flesh, grinded it, and taped the transparent remains on the slide. Here are the images.
In the potato flesh, we can see compact parenchyma cells which contain starch grains. The starch grains resemble ovals and are semi-transparent.
In my next two posts, I will be covering the same samples under 140X and 340X magnification.
-Siffat Kaur Kohli
In my next two posts, I will be covering the same samples under 140X and 340X magnification.
-Siffat Kaur Kohli
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