Introduction to the biology of plants. Define a plant using biological definitions. Discuss how present day plants and algae show a common ancestor. Discuss some specific plant anatomical and physiological characteristics. Include cell wall and cell plate formation. Chlorophyll for photosynthesis and starch as food storage. Discuss how plants have adapted to land environments which include limited water resources and climate adaptations. Discuss the anatomy and physiology of the cuticle in plants, the stomata, the vascular tissue and the seeds as a reproductive strategy.