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On-Demand Session: Unlocking Plant Biology with Advanced AFM

See how BioAFM enables advanced, novel investigations into plant physiology.
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Atomic Force Microscopes for the Biological Nanoverse

Presented by Joan-Carles Escolano, Applications Scientist at Bruker BioAFM (June 10, 2026) 

       PRESENTATION HIGHLIGHTS:

  • [00:00:11] Introduction to BioAFM
  • [00:02:21] Application of AFM to study structure, forces and dynamics
  • [00:05:12] Advantages of AFM
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On the Measurement of Plant Cells Turgor Pressure by AFM Indentation

Presented by Dr. Simoné Bovio, RDP laboratory and PLATIM-LyMIC imaging platform, Ecole Normale Supérieure, Lyon, France (June 10, 2026) 

       PRESENTATION HIGHLIGHTS:

  • [00:00:11] Introduction
  • [00:04:22] Infer turgor pressure of cell by compression (indentation)
  • [00:11:12] Pressure probe
  • [00:13:14] Results: Experiments on moss (Physcomitrium patens) phyllids
  • [00:16:59] Conclusions and perspectives
  • [00:19:39] Question & answer
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Biofluidic Microscope: An Integrated Atomic and Fluidic Force - High-Resolution Confocal Microscopy Imaging Platform

Presented by Prof. Gleb E. Yakubov, School of Food Science and Nutrition, University of Leeds, United Kingdom (June 10, 2026) 

       PRESENTATION HIGHLIGHTS:

  • [00:00:11] Introduction to Biofluidic Microscopy
  • [00:03:51] Operation modes
  • [00:11:31] Biological cells: A mechanical perspective
  • [00:12:42] Mechanics in plant physiology
  • [00:18:54] Characterization of nano-scale heterogeneities
  • [00:19:51] Conclusions
  • [00:21:00] Question & answer
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Question & Answer

       PRESENTATION HIGHLIGHTS:

  • [00:00:11] Prof. Yakubov explains the biggest challenges in his work
  • [00:01:28] Dr Bovio talks about the biggest challenges in his work