Spatiotemporal analysis of cell division during symbiotic root nodule development in the model legume Medicago
Georgina Wickens1, Ella Greensmith1, Katharina Schiessl1
1The Sainsbury Laboratory, University of Cambridge, 47 Bateman Street, Cambridge CB2 1LR, UK.
Abstract:
This protocol combines rhizobial spot inoculation with deep-tissue imaging to capture cellular processes during early nodule development in the legume Medicago truncatula. We describe steps to visualize DNA replication activity and cell geometry as indicators of cell proliferation and cell expansion processes. We detail steps for rhizobial spot inoculation of seedlings, incubation in 5-ethynyl-2'-deoxyuridine (EdU) medium, sample fixation and labeling of replicated DNA, clearing, staining of the cell walls, followed by confocal imaging. For complete details on the use and execution of this protocol, please refer to Lee et al.1.
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