Table I.
Anatomical characteristics of Dara-5 and Dara-12 shoots compared with wild-type potato plants
| Parameter | Wild Type | Dara-5 | Dara-12 | n |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stem height (cm) | 82 ± 6 | 30 ± 11.1 | 24 ± 4 | 10 |
| Stem circumference (cm)a | 2.5 ± 0.4 | 2.9 ± 0.4 | 4.8 ± 1.0 | 10 |
| Leaf-to-stem wt ratiob | 0.34 ± 0.03 | 0.48 ± 0.07 | 0.65 ± 0.04 | 5 |
| Leaf fresh wt/plant (g)b | 51.8 ± 3.2 | 62.0 ± 9.6 | 63.9 ± 11.5 | 5 |
| Leaf area/plant (m2)b | 0.21 ± 0.02 | 0.23 ± 0.02 | 0.23 ± 0.04 | 5 |
All measurements were done on 6- to 8-week-old plants.
a
Measured 1 cm above the soil.
b
Data are from representative plants; effects were reproduced with five to eight different plants at other developmental stages; sd as indicated.