This revision of the now classic <i>Plant Anatomy</i> offers a completely updated review of the structure, function, and development of meristems, cells, and tissues of the plant body. The text follows a logical structure-based organization. Beginning with a general overview, chapters then cover the protoplast, cell wall, and meristems, through to phloem, periderm, and secretory structures. <p><i>"There are few more iconic texts in botany than Esau’s Plant Anatomy… this 3<sup>rd</sup> edition is a very worthy successor to previous editions…"</i> ANNALS OF BOTANY, June 2007</p>
"Katherine Esau's (1898-1997) 1953 first edition of <i>Plant Anatomy</i> became an instant classic and ushered in a new era in plant anatomy. This and the 1965 revision have long been the bible for many of us." (<i>Taxon</i>, May 2008) <p>"...modern and easily readable-with excellent illustrations." (<i>Journal of the Botanical Research Institute of Texas</i>, June/July 2007)</p> <p>"Like its predecessors, 'Esau's Plant Anatomy' will serve as an important reference for students and botanists who need basic information on this subject. Summing up: Essential." (<i>CHOICE</i>, March 2007)</p> <p>"...will probably become the standard in the field...a breadth of pictorial documentation often not achievable by a single author...a sound contribution to the plant anatomy reference and instructional textbooks available today." (<i>The Quarterly Review of Biology</i>, March 2007)</p> <p>"...There are few more iconic texts in botany than Esau's Plant Anatomy… this 3<sup>rd</sup> edition is a very worthy successor to previous editions..." (<i>Annals of Botany</i>, June 2007)</p> <p>"...provides an easily accessible and excellent source of basic information on plant anatomy which is nowadays more important than ever." (<i>J. Phytopathology</i>, 155, 574-576, 2007)</p>