Figure 4
From: Nonuniform gene expression pattern detected along the longitudinal axis in the matured rice leaf
The gene expression gradient in the matured rice leaf.
Schematic diagram showing 3 different models of genes differentially expressed along the leaf blade, based on the GO and KEGG enrichment analysis of the DEGs. Genes fit into model 1 are highly expressed in leaf tip and many of them are involved in catabolism processes. Photosynthesis related genes fit to model 2 and are mainly expressed in the middle sectors. The leaf base is enriched of transcripts related to cell wall and secondary metabolism. Different families of transcription factors also showed differential gene expression patterns in the leaf base and tip.
