Figure 4. Expression patterns of the ZmPMP3 genes in various tissues of maize.

Total RNA was isolated from various tissues (mature leaves, mature roots, young silks, ears, tassels and stalks) at V12 and VT stage. Maize GAPDH gene was selected as internal control. Data from qRT-PCR experiments were analyzed according to the 2^−ΔΔCT method. Data represents the average of three independent experiments ±SE. All genes expression levels was assigned a value of 1 in leaf.