Plant Cells

As a plant matures, its cells become specialized in order to perform certain functions necessary for survival.

Some plant cells synthesize and store organic products, while others help to transport nutrients throughout the plant.

There are a number of important specialized plant cell types. Examples of specialized plant cells include:

• Parenchyma Cells
  
• Collenchyma Cells
  
• Sclerenchyma Cells
  
• Water Conducting Cells
  
• Sieve Tube Members
  

Image Credit: Plant Parenchyma Cell © Dennis Kunkel

Additional Reading:

• Plant Cell Quiz
  
• Plant Tissue Systems