Plant cells are eukaryotic cells; they are cells with a membrane-bound nucleus. In contrary to prokaryotic cells the DNA in a plant cell is found within the nucleus. Plant cells also contain other membrane-bound organelles; that are tiny cellular structures that carry out specific functions necessary for normal cellular operation. Organelles do everything from producing hormones and enzymes to providing energy for a plant cell. Plant cells are similar to animal cells in various ways but are larger than animal cells. Plant cells are also more similar in size to each other and are typically rectangular or cube shaped. They also contain structures not found in an animal cell; the cell wall a large vacuole and plastids. This book describes in detail the structure and function of different kinds of plant cells and how plants reproduce. Any student of plant science will greatly benefit from such a book. It is the perfect companion to understand and expand one’s knowledge for professionals too.
