Transcriptome and differentially expressed gene (DEG) analysis of the wild-type and genic male sterile mutant buds.

<p>(a) shows the transcriptome sizes at two periods, from meiosis to the formation of tetrads, and from the release of microspores to the formation of spinescent protuberances in wild-type and genic MS mutant anthers, respectively. (b) shows the mutual overlaps of the two bud development stages in wild-type and genic male sterile mutant buds, and that of the two stages of each of the two buds. (c) and (d) show the expressed genes at the two stages in wild-type and genic MS mutant anthers. (e) shows the number of differentially expressed genes at the two stages in wild-type and genic MS mutant anthers.