Interesting looking algae observed using Foldscope . Not sure what is this !!

image of Interesting looking Algae
image of Interesting looking Algae

Saw this using a foldscope from a water sample obtained from a farm !

image of Closterium
image of Closterium

Fine thread with segments. Type of algae seen in sample collected from a farm observed using Foldscope. Not sure what species this is

image of Fresh water algae
image of Fresh water algae
image of Fresh water algae

Long thread like algae from sample collected from farm in Nimani village observed using foldscope.

image of Long thread like algae
image of Long thread like algae

Pineapple crown seen through a Foldscope . Peeling a leaf from the crown by hand is very easy (second image)

image of Pineapple crown
image of Pineapple crown

This fungus was observed on sugarcane using Foldscope. Me and my daughter took a sample from semi dried cross sectional portion at one end. We also tried white and black powdery substance on the outside but couldn’t see anything.

image of fungus growing on sugarcane

It can be challenging to get batteries for Foldscope light unit. This is a workaround by creating a DIY backlight using a white LED and any 3.3v coin cell which is easier to find. Also attached is image taken using this technique.

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image of image

Looked through my foldscope after a long time. Images of fungus growing on dry plant stem. Looks like there are 3 different types of them.

image of fungus growing on dry plant stem
image of fungus growing on dry plant stem
image of fungus growing on dry plant stem
image of fungus growing on dry plant stem

Taro stem cross section seen through a foldscope. In the third image it looks like a water droplet is magnifying a strand of tissue (or just some optics playing tricks !)

image of Taro stem cross section
image of Taro stem cross section
image of Taro stem cross section

Pollen and parts of Tulsi (Holy Basil) flower seen using Foldscope

image of parts of Tulsi (Holy Basil) flower
image of parts of Tulsi (Holy Basil) flower
image of parts of Tulsi (Holy Basil) flower
image of parts of Tulsi (Holy Basil) flower