In this article we will discuss about the meaning and some methods of double staining. Meaning of Staining: Staining is essential because different tissues and other structures can be easily differentiated by staining. The plant materials, in which there is no differentiation of tissues such as members of algae, fungi and bryophyta, are stained by a single staining process. But [...]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Meaning of Stains 2. Purpose of Staining 3. Structural Components 4. Classification. Meaning of Stains: A stain is any colouring organic compound that, when combined with another substance, imparts a colour to that substance. The terms 'dyes' and 'stains' are often used interchangeably by biologists, but they are not the same. The [...]
The following points highlight the top five types of Staining. The types are: 1. Simple Staining 2. Differential Staining 3. Gram Staining 4. Acid Fast Staining 5. Endospore Staining. Staining Type # 1. Simple Staining: Colouration of microorganisms by applying single dye to a fixed smear is termed simple staining. One covers the fixed smear with stain for specific period, [...]