LET’S EXPERIMENT:

INVESTIGATING THE LEAF STOMATA

Objectives:
 Identify the stomata
 Describe the function of the stomata

Materials:
Leaf of rheo discolor( boat lily)
Glass slide
Microscope
Clear Nail Polish
Clear Tape

Procedure:
1. Paint a thick patch of nail polish on the lower surface of the leaf.
2. Allow the nail polish to dry completely.
3. Put a clear tape to the dried nail polished patch.
4. Gently peel the nail polished patch by pulling the corner of the clear tape.
This will serve as your leaf impression for microscopic observation.
5. Observe the leaf impression under the low power objective of the
microscope.

Guide Question:
Draw and label the stomata as seen under the microscope.