Abstract
Attaining high-resolution spatial information is a recurrent challenge in biological research, particularly in the case of small-molecule distribution. Mass spectrometry imaging (MSI) is an innovative molecular histology technique that could provide such information. It allows in situ and label-free measurement of both the abundance and distribution of a variety of molecules at the tissue or single cell level. The application of MSI in plant research has received considerable attention; thus, in this review, we describe the current state of MSI in plants. In particular, we present an overview of MSI approaches, highlight the recent technical and methodological developments, and discuss a range of applications contributing to the field of plant science.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 686-698 |
Number of pages | 13 |
Journal | Trends in Plant Science |
Volume | 21 |
Issue number | 8 |
Early online date | 4 May 2016 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Aug 2016 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Plant Science