Section Material Leaf Monocot/Dicot (Product Code: SCL531/0241) is botanical leaf specimen material, provided in a glass specimen jar, used to cut and compare transverse sections of monocot and dicot leaves in school and college botany laboratories. Teachers and plant anatomy students use it to see how a dorsiventral dicot leaf differs from an isobilateral monocot leaf under the microscope. It is supplied by Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala, India, as part of its botany lab equipment range.
| Parameter | Detail |
|---|---|
| Type | Botanical specimen material for leaf sectioning |
| Plant part | Leaf — monocot / dicot, as named |
| Packing | Specimen provided in a glass specimen jar |
| Intended use | Laboratory sectioning and microscopy practicals |
| Product code | SCL531/0241 |
| Supplied by | Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala, India |
It is used for the classic plant anatomy practical in which students cut thin transverse sections of a leaf, stain them and compare the two leaf types. Leaves are thin, so they are easier to section when held between two pieces of pith or a firm vegetable such as potato. In a dicot leaf, students find elongated palisade cells beneath the upper epidermis and loosely packed spongy mesophyll below, with more stomata on the lower surface.
In a monocot leaf, the mesophyll is not divided into palisade and spongy layers, stomata occur on both surfaces, parallel vascular bundles sit inside bundle sheaths, and grasses show large bulliform cells on the upper side. An epidermal peel from the same material lets the class count stomata on each surface, which makes this a useful addition to any plant biology lab equipment list. Handle the material with gloves and close the jar promptly after use.
Jain Scientific Equipments Private Limited, which trades as ScienceLab from Ambala, Haryana, India, supplies this leaf section material to school and college botany departments. A single enquiry can also cover the prepared leaf slides, plant tissue stain and slide glassware listed in the same Biology Lab range, so a complete leaf anatomy practical can be quoted together. For vendor registration, the supplying company's Importer-Exporter Code is AAECJ8618A (DGFT) and its GSTIN is 06AAECJ8618A1ZT. More background is on our company profile.
Items that complete a leaf anatomy practical:
See the full Biology Lab range for more botany specimens and slides.
What will students see in sections cut from the Section Material Leaf Monocot/Dicot?
Sections cut from the Section Material Leaf Monocot/Dicot typically show palisade and spongy mesophyll in the dicot leaf, and uniform mesophyll with parallel vascular bundles and stomata on both surfaces in the monocot leaf; grass leaves also show bulliform cells.
Does the Section Material Leaf Monocot/Dicot jar contain both leaf types?
Our product details for the Section Material Leaf Monocot/Dicot state only that the specimen is provided in a glass specimen jar for laboratory use. Please confirm through our contact page whether you need monocot leaf, dicot leaf or both before we prepare the quotation.
What jar size and preservative does the Section Material Leaf Monocot/Dicot use?
The jar size and preservative for the Section Material Leaf Monocot/Dicot are not listed in our current product details. Ask us through the contact page and we will confirm them for the batch you are quoted, together with advice on storing the jar.
Can stomata be studied with the Section Material Leaf Monocot/Dicot?
Usually, yes. An epidermal peel taken from the Section Material Leaf Monocot/Dicot can be mounted in water or glycerine and viewed under a compound microscope to compare stomata on the upper and lower surfaces, although results depend on the leaves in the jar.
Who supplies the Section Material Leaf Monocot/Dicot?
The Section Material Leaf Monocot/Dicot is supplied by Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala, Haryana, India. The company sources this botanical specimen for school and college laboratories and can quote it together with matching prepared slides, stains and glassware from its biology range.
What should a quotation request for the Section Material Leaf Monocot/Dicot include?
A quotation request for the Section Material Leaf Monocot/Dicot should give product code SCL531/0241, the number of jars, whether you need monocot, dicot or both leaf types, and the delivery location, so the contents and dispatch details can be confirmed.
Can the Section Material Leaf Monocot/Dicot be sent to institutions outside India?
Yes. ScienceLab supplies the Section Material Leaf Monocot/Dicot to schools, colleges and dealers in India and international markets. Include the destination country and quantity in your enquiry so that packing for the glass specimen jars and shipping can be quoted.
To price the Section Material Leaf Monocot/Dicot, send your requirement through the contact page or add it to the enquiry cart along with the stem and root section materials if you are equipping the full plant anatomy series.
Last updated: 24 September 2026