Microscopes are essential for studying plants, especially to view characters critical for identification.

Many of the microscopes in use are from Wild Heerbrugg.

Digital photomicrography may utilize a trinocular microscope or binocular microscope. Cameras used may include digital microscope camers (e.g. AmScope MU1803) or SLR cameras with a lens adapter for microscopes (e.g. NDPL-2(2X)).

For an excellent overview of microscopy and micrography, see:
Glime, J. M. and Wagner, D. H. 2017. Laboratory Techniques: Equipment. Chapter 2-1. In: Glime, J. M. Bryophyte Ecology. Volume 3. Methods. Ebook sponsored by Michigan Technological University and the International Association of Bryologists. Ebook available at http://digitalcommons.mtu.edu/bryophyte-ecology/.