@article{fdi:010064131, title = {{S}econdary metabolite localization by autofluorescence in living plant cells}, author = {{T}alamond, {P}ascale and {V}erdeil, {J}. {L}. and {C}onejero, {G}.}, editor = {}, language = {{ENG}}, abstract = {{A}utofluorescent molecules are abundant in plant cells and spectral images offer means for analyzing their spectra, yielding information on their accumulation and function. {B}ased on their fluorescence characteristics, an imaging approach using multiphoton microscopy was designed to assess localization of the endogenous fluorophores in living plant cells. {T}his method, which requires no previous treatment, provides an effective experimental tool for discriminating between multiple naturally-occurring fluorophores in living-tissues. {C}ombined with advanced {L}inear {U}nmixing, the spectral analysis extends the possibilities and enables the simultaneous detection of fluorescent molecules reliably separating overlapping emission spectra. {H}owever, as with any technology, the possibility for artifactual results does exist. {T}his methodological article presents an overview of the applications of tissular and intra-cellular localization of these intrinsic fluorophores in leaves and fruits (here for coffee and vanilla). {T}his method will provide new opportunities for studying cellular environments and the behavior of endogenous fluorophores in the intracellular environment.}, keywords = {}, booktitle = {}, journal = {{M}olecules}, volume = {20}, numero = {3}, pages = {5024--5037}, ISSN = {1420-3049}, year = {2015}, DOI = {10.3390/molecules20035024}, URL = {https://www.documentation.ird.fr/hor/fdi:010064131}, }