Figure 2. RAN1 mRNA expression during development. Tissue was collected from Arabidopsis (ecotype Ler) inflorescence, root and leaves at 16, 23 and 28 DAG. Leaf photographs are representative of leaves at each timepoint. Total RNA was extracted and used for RNA gel-blot analysis. RNA blots were probed with [32P] dATP-labeled cDNA probes for RAN1, CCH, CHLOROPHYLL A/B-BINDING PRO- TEIN (CAB) and 18s rRNA (control for equal loading on RNA blot).