Consolidating Herbarium Specimens Using Two-Sided Hydroxylpropylcellulose Pre-Coated Paper

Abstract

ABSTRACT Consolidating dried plant specimens using a suitable adhesive is a major and recurring problem in the preservation of herbaria. Various ways to consolidate the mounting of loose specimens were studied, and tests were carried out on five adhesives at various concentrations to choose the most suitable one. The best results in terms of adhesion and flexibility of the page was obtained with Japanese paper coated on both sides with Klucel G®. These instructables show the technique used to prepare pre-coated paper inserts and its use on specimen.