Table 2.
Sample collection for starch analysis and APLs expression quantification
| Days in ABA | Samples for Testing Starch Content | Size of fronds or turions (mm) for Analysis APLs Expression | Characterization of Developing Turions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Whole plants | ~ 0.5-0.7 | Light green |
| 1 | Whole plants | ~ 1 | Light green |
| 2 | Whole plants | ~ 1.5 | Light green |
| 3 | Whole plants | ~ 2 | Dark green |
| 5 | Whole plants | ~ 2 | Dark green |
| 7 | Only turions | ~ 2 | Dark green, sink at the bottom |
| 10 | Only turions | no collection | Dark green, sink at the bottom |
| 14 | Only turions | no collection | Dark green, sink at the bottom |