Microscopy Suite

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Scion offers a niche capability in the imaging of plants and biobased materials such as wood and bioplastics. Our suite of microscope equipment and world-class skills enables us to offer specialised service. Microscopy techniques are used extensively by Scion scientists to study tree growth and diseases, wood and fibre properties, and for material characterisation in the development of plant-based biomaterials. Images can provide valuable insights into product characteristics and performance. Scion offers internationally-recognised expertise in microscopy and image analysis of wood and plant fibres. This capability is used to support research on trees, wood and plastics.
Microscopy lab
Infrastructure Name
Microscopy Suite
Public Summary
Scion offers a niche capability in the imaging of plants and biobased materials such as wood and bioplastics. Our suite of microscope equipment and world-class skills enables us to offer specialised service. Microscopy techniques are used extensively by Scion scientists to study tree growth and diseases, wood and fibre properties, and for material characterisation in the development of plant-based biomaterials. Images can provide valuable insights into product characteristics and performance. Scion offers internationally-recognised expertise in microscopy and image analysis of wood and plant fibres. This capability is used to support research on trees, wood and plastics.
Standards
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Location / Region
Bay of Plenty
Location Type
Land based
Operation Type
Fixed location
Access Requirements
Commercial Access: This item is accessible as a service
Access Description
Accessible as a service.
ANZSRC Fields of Research Codes
33% Forestry sciences (3007)
33% Plant biology (3108)
33% Materials engineering (4016)