Esau's Plant Anatomy: Meristems, Cells, and Tissues of the Plant Body: Their Structure, Function, and Development, 3rd Edition

Provides a completely rewritten, expanded, up-to-date treatment based on the famous and pioneering work of Katherine Esau, the "grande dame" of American Botany

Effectively integrates latest research involving interdisciplinary concepts of plant growth and morphology, comparative plant anatomy, and the integration of ecological and systematic plant anatomy (ecophyletic anatomy)

Imparts a thorough knowledge of the structure and development of cells and tissues -- essential for a realistic interpretation of plant function

Profusely illustrated with more than 350 figures and numerous helpful tables

Covers latest molecular and cell biological findings

Distills difficult concepts in a clear and approachable manner

Extensive bibliography with each chapter; an addendum with additional references; book-end glossary