Intended as a text for upper-division undergraduates, graduate students and as a potential reference, this broad-scoped resource is extensive in its educational appeal by providing a new concept-based organization with end-of-chapter literature references, self-quizzes, and illustration interpretation. The concept-based, pedagogical approach, in contrast to the classic discipline-based approach, was specifically chosen to make the teaching and learning of plant anatomy more accessible for students. In addition, for instructors whose backgrounds may not primarily be plant anatomy, the features noted above are designed to provide sufficient reference material for organization and class presentation. This text is unique in the extensive use of over 1150 high-resolution color micrographs, color diagrams and scanning electron micrographs. Another feature is frequent side-boxes that highlight the relationship of plant anatomy to specialized investigations in plant molecular biology, classical investigations, functional activities, and research in forestry, environmental studies and genetics, as well as other fields.Each of the 19 richly-illustrated chapters has an abstract, a list of keywords, an introduction, a text body consisting of 10 to 20 concept-based sections, and a list of references and additional readings. At the end of each chapter, the instructor and student will find a section-by-section concept review, concept connections, concept assessment (10 multiple-choice questions), and concept applications. Answers to the assessment material are found in an appendix. An index and a glossary with over 700 defined terms complete the volume.

Provides students with a comprehensive, up-to-date text on plant anatomy

Preface.- Section I: Plants as Unique Organisms; History and Tools of Plant Anatomy.- 1. The Nature of Plants.- 2. Microscopy and Imaging.- Section II: Cellular Plant Anatomy.- 3. Plant Cell Structure and Ultrastructure.- 4. Mitosis and Meristems.- 5. Cell Walls.- 6. Parenchyma, Collenchyma and Sclerenchyma.- Section III: Vascular Tissues.- 7. Xylem.- 8. Phloem.- Section IV: Primary Vegetative Growth.- 9. Epidermis.- 10. The Root.- 11. The Stem.- 12. The Leaf.- 13. Secondary Structures.- Section V: Secondary Vegetative Growth.- 14. Vascular Cambium.- 15. Wood: Economics, Structure and Composition.- 16. Periderm.- Section VI: Flowering and Reproduction.- 17. Floral Development & Male Reproduction.- 18. Female Reproduction & Embryogenesis.- 19. Fruits, Seeds and Seedlings.- Appendices: Answers to end-of-chapter review and assessment material.- Glossary.- Index.