Plant cell biology: subcellular dynamics and mechanisms of plant cell organization and adaptation

Plant cells were one of the first cell types to be imaged by biologists seeking to understand the organizational properties of organisms and to develop new approaches for probing the inner workings of life. Since then, a myriad of new technologies have further enhanced our ability to define and understand the cell biology of plants. Plant cells display a diversity of highly organized and complex forms that are shaped dynamically by developmental programming and external factors. The beauty and wonder of the plant subcellular world continue to fascinate researchers and inspire new questions and technological innovation. This Special Issue aims to highlight recent advances in understanding the structural organization of plant cells, the function of subcellular organelles, and their dynamic relationship with each other and in response to endogenous and exogenous inputs. Additionally, this Special Issue features a sample of new technologies that are enabling cell biologists to probe plant cells with unparalleled precision, resolution, and scale. From these reviews, several themes emerge, as elaborated below.