American Journal of Botany, Vol. 6, No. 5 (May, 1919), pp. 181-202 (22 pages) 1. The potato plant early in the season records the highest osmotic pressure in the sap from the young stalks and leaves.

Ectoine is a naturally occurring compound that serves as a protective agent for cells under osmotic stress, which can occur in extreme environments. It is produced by various microorganisms ...