It seems like the silica structure or any associated organic residues in the phytoliths interact more strongly with the green and red excitation wavelengths. Possibly linked to thermal alteration.Your observations on wood ash layers sound fascinating, would love to compare notes sometime!
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I used a GFP filter set (470/525 nm) and an RFP set (531/593 nm), and both produced noticeable fluorescence in the phytoliths. Interestingly, the DAPI filter set (357/447 nm) didnโt show any response.
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Yes, it's fluorescence! The glow you're seeing comes from phytoliths that have become auto-fluorescent due to exposure to heat.
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Spotted this glowing phytolith under the microscope,
kind of amazing how something so tiny can hold stories from thousands of years ago.
Grateful for moments like these that make research feel like discovery.
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Had an amazing time celebrating Earth Day at Central University of Punjab! Interacted with school students and shared the world of phytoliths and micropaleontology. Presented a poster on "Phytoliths" and showcased 3D printed models of foraminifera and pollen grains along with dinosaur fossils.
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