This guide was made specifically for Leica programs and microscopes. The microscope we used to create this how-to guide is the Leica M205 C, consisting of z-stacking capabilities and a motorized column for effortless imaging.
See-Through Seeds
Though this category is limited, there are some seeds that light can travel through. Some of those species include the Native Hawaiian Orchid species, Anoectochilus, Platanthera (previously Peristylus), and Liparis. Cyrtandra sp. are also partially see-through.
Anoectochilus sandvicensis
For these species, we recommend using a dark background and increasing the light intensity in order to capture the true morphology of the seed. You can also use a higher contrast ratio (see Section 2: the Image Tab).
We also recommend z-stacking in HDR mode and using the Sharpening feature.