Protocol for detecting intracellular aggregations in Arabidopsis thaliana cell wall mutants using FM4-64 staining.

Abstract

Here, we present a step-by step protocol to visualize intracellular aggregations in Arabidopsis mutants with cell wall secretion defects using FM4-64, a lipophilic styryl dye. We describe steps for growing seedlings, staining them with FM4-64, and identifying intracellular aggregates in cell wall synthesis and/or secretion mutants in root and hypocotyl epidermal cells via confocal microscopy. Additionally, we provide troubleshooting suggestions for common pitfalls. For complete details on the use and execution of this protocol, please refer to Hoffmann and McFarlane. 1 .

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