Plant Cell Biology

Plant Cell Biology is a semester-long course for undergraduates and graduate students that integrates mathematics and physics, two years of chemistry, genetics, biochemistry and evolution disciplines. Having taught this course for over 10 years, the author uses his expertise to relate the background established in plant anatomy, plant physiology, plant growth and development, plant taxonomy, plant biochemistry, and plant molecular biology courses to plant cell biology. This integration breaks down the barrier so plant cell biology is seen as an entree into higher science. Distinguishing this text from papers that are commonly used for teaching the subject, this book covers all aspects of plant cell biology without emphasizing any one plant, organelle, molecule, or technique. Although most examples are biased toward plants, basic similarities between all living eukaryotic cells (animal and plant) are recognized and used to best illustrate cell processes.