Fig. 6From: Disruption of the Lotus japonicus transporter LjNPF2.9 increases shoot biomass and nitrate content without affecting symbiotic performancesMorphometric measurements of leaves of wild type, ljnpf2.9–1 and ljnpf2.9–3 mutants grown in the presence of 1 mM and 10 mM KNO3. a leaf area (n = 60). Correspondent trifolia from 20 plants for each genotype have been analyzed. Bars represent mean and standard errors; b cell size (equivalent diameter) of leaves (n = 18). Correspondent trifolia from 3 plants for each genotype have been detached and analyzed. sl = superior lamina; il = inferior lamina. Bars represent the common standard error from two factors ANOVA. Different plant genotypes are indicated. Asterisks indicate significant differences (*p < 0.001;** p < 0.0001)Back to article page