Pioneers in cryobiology: Nikolay Aleksandrovich Maximov (1880-1952).

Author(s) : DILLER K. R.

Type of article: Article

Summary

N. A. Maximov was among the first investigators to measure and describe the cryoprotective efficacy of a broad range of chemical additives in reducing the extent of injury to cells subjected to freezing and thawing. In a broader context, he was a world leader in the analysis of water stress in plants.

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  • Original title: Pioneers in cryobiology: Nikolay Aleksandrovich Maximov (1880-1952).
  • Record ID : 1998-1286
  • Languages: English
  • Source: Cryo-Letters - vol. 18 - n. 2
  • Publication date: 1997/03
  • Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.

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