Fig. 7From: Disruption of ureide degradation affects plant growth and development during and after transition from vegetative to reproductive stagesChanges in mRNA levels of genes involved in ureide synthesis, degradation, and possible transport during leaf senescence. a Expression of ureide synthesis (XDH1) and degradation (ALN and AAH) genes. b Expression of ureide transport genes (AtUPS1 and AtUPS2). RNA was extracted separately from leaf blades and petioles from 5 and 7 WAG plants, and cauline leaves, inflorescence stems, and siliques from 7 WAG plants. Relative mRNA levels were determined using ACT2, UBC9, and MON1 as a reference, and presented as the log2 of the mean and standard error of three independent biological replicates for each gene. Different letters indicate significant differences determined by Tukey’s HSD test (P < 0.05)Back to article page