Plant cells house highly dynamic cytoskeletal networks of microtubules and actin
microfilaments. They constantly undergo remodeling to fulfill their roles in supporting cell
division enlargement and differentiation. Following early studies on structural aspects of
the networks recent breakthroughs have connected them with more and more intracellular events
essential for plant growth and development. Advanced technologies in cell biology (live-cell
imaging in particular) molecular genetics genomics and proteomics have revolutionized this
field of study. Stories summarized in this book may inspire enthusiastic scientists to pursue
new directions toward understanding functions of the plant cytoskeleton. The Plant Cytoskeleton
is divided into three sections: 1) Molecular Basis of the Plant Cytoskeleton 2) Cytoskeletal
Reorganization in Plant Cell Division and 3) The Cytoskeleton in Plant Growth and Development.
This book is aimed at serving as a resource for anyone who wishes to learn about the plant
cytoskeleton beyond ordinary textbooks.
