Tobacco, SEM

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Tobacco, SEM

Tobacco. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of tobacco from a cigarette. At centre bottom is some spiral xylem tissue. The xylem transports water from the roots around the plant and also helps to support the stem. Tobacco leaves are cured, fermented and aged before being packaged into cigarettes. Magnification: x280 when printed at 10 centimetres wide

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Addictive Carcinogen Carcinogenic Cigarette Dried Drug Nicotiana Tabacum Smoking Stem Structures Tobacco Vessel Vessels Water Transport Xylem False Coloured Unhealthy

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This print from Science Photo Library showcases the intricate structure of tobacco through a coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). At the center bottom, we can observe fascinating spiral xylem tissue, which plays a crucial role in transporting water throughout the plant and providing support to its stem. Tobacco leaves, depicted here in their dried and cured form, undergo a meticulous process of fermentation and aging before being packaged into cigarettes. The magnification level of this image allows us to appreciate the fine details at x280 when printed at 10 centimeters wide. While this photograph highlights the botanical aspects of tobacco, it also serves as a reminder of its association with smoking and addiction. Tobacco is known for containing harmful substances such as carcinogens that pose serious health risks when consumed through smoking. Nicotiana tabacum, the scientific name for tobacco plants, produces these addictive compounds within its vessels. Through this SEM image's false coloring technique, we gain insight into both the natural beauty and biological complexity present within tobacco leaves. It encourages us to explore not only their structural intricacies but also raises awareness about their potential dangers when used irresponsibly or excessively.

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