Observation of Lily Pollen

Observation of Lily Pollen

By Christina Susanti

1. Set materials:

Begin by preparing materials, including a microscope, slides, lily pollen samples, and any other necessary equipment.

2. Made observations:

Put a small amount of lily pollen on a microscope slide.

Cover the pollen with a coverslip.

Examine the pollen under the microscope. 

Adjust the magnification as needed to observe different features.

Note aspects like size, shape, color, texture, and any other distinctive features you see.

3. Observation’s record:

Foto by Gladis group

Date of observation: 5 September 2025

Time of observation: 11.40

Magnification used on the microscope: 100x

Foto by Punia

Date of observation: 5 September 2025

Time of observation: 07.53

Magnification used on the microscope: 100x

A description of the pollen' overall appearance: reddish yellow color, elongated grain shape,

Question to raise curiosity: 

1. What is the size of individual pollen grains?

2. Is lily pollen a potential allergen?