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Plasmolysis: Meaning and Importance | Plant Physiology

In this article we will discuss about the Meaning and Importance of Plasmolysis. Meaning of Plasmolysis: Shrinkage of the protoplast of a cell from its cell wall under the influence of a hypertonic solution is called plasmolysis. Hypertonic solution causes exosmosis or withdrawal of water from cytoplasm and then the central vacuole of cell. The size of cytoplasm as well [...]

By M Manisha|2016-12-12T06:52:36+00:00December 12, 2016|Plasmolysis|Comments Off

Experiment on Plasmolysis (With Diagram)

Object: To demonstrate the phenomenon of plasmolysis. Requirements: Tradescantia leaf, water, sugar solution, slides, cover glass, microscope, blade. Method: 1. From the lower surface of the leaf of Tradescantia, peel off small segments of epidermis by a blade. 2. Put few peelings on a slide, mount in a drop of water, put a cover glass and study under microscope. 3. [...]

By Shreya C|2016-10-20T07:49:05+00:00October 20, 2016|Experiments|Comments Off