This study describes a method that allows the rapid and clear diagnosis of plant virus diseases in about half a day by using a combination of microwave assisted plant sample preparation for transmission electron microscopy and negative staining methods.
Zechmann, B., Graggaber, G., Zellnig, G. Microwave Assisted Rapid Diagnosis of Plant Virus Diseases by Transmission Electron Microscopy. J. Vis. Exp. (56), e2950, doi:10.3791/2950 (2011).