Subject: LM techniques for alga

From: Brian Teasdale <[email-masked]>
Date: Wed, 27 Mar 1996 10:30:58 -0500

I was wondering if anyone may have some information or references on 
Light microscope stains for algal "cuticle" or epidermal cell walls.  I 
am looking for a specific stain which may stain this predominantly 
proteinaceous structure.  It is made up of sulfated polysaccharides,  
divalent cations Ca and Mg, and has covalent glycopeptide bonds from the 
literature I have read.  Any response would be appreciated.  Please 
email at [email-masked].  Thanks for your time.

Brian Teasdale