Term: plasmolysis
Literally meaning: “break down the form”
Origin/Etymology: Anc Greek
(πλασμο-)/plasmo>πλάσμα (noun)/plasma (=something formed or molded, an idol) > πλάσσω/plasso(=create, form, mold)
+λύσις/lysis (=dissolution, degradation, decomposition, destruction) > verb λύω/leo =break down, solve, loose, degrade)
Coined/History
The term of plasmolysis was coined by De Vries in 1877 who defined it as the separation of the living protoplasmic envelope from the cell wall due to the influence of an external water withdrawing solution.
The term of plasmolysis was coined by De Vries in 1877 who defined it as the separation of the living protoplasmic envelope from the cell wall due to the influence of an external water withdrawing solution.
Definition
Plasmolysis is the process in which a cell cytoplasm is shrinked due to osmosis phenomenon.
Sourse
K.J. Oparka New insgights into an old process. New Phytol (1994) 126, 571
Sourse
K.J. Oparka New insgights into an old process. New Phytol (1994) 126, 571
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