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Ozone acts on the plasmalemma as to weaken its mechanical properties. This results in the bursting of protoplasts.
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Cailloux, M., Phan, C.T. & Chung, Y.S. Damage by ozone to the mechanical integrity of the protoplast plasmalemma. Experientia 34, 730–731 (1978). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01947287
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