Figure 8. The expression pattern of conserved and novel miRNAs during self pruning.

The relative quantities of 12 miRNAs during floral transition in spring shoots of both the MT and the WT were investigated by real-time PCR. β-actin was used as a housekeeping control. Real-time PCR experiments were conducted using the primers displayed in Supporting Table 1. BSP: 15 days before self-pruning; DSP: during self-pruning; ASP: 20 days after self-pruning.