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This study identifies optimal reference genes for gene expression analysis in Arabidopsis thaliana under Agrobacterium infection. UBQ10 and PPR genes are validated as reliable for normalizing mRNA levels across diverse experimental conditions.

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  • Plant molecular biology
  • Gene expression analysis
  • Agrobacterium-plant interactions

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  • Quantitative real-time PCR (qPCR) is crucial for gene expression analysis, especially for comparing numerous treatments and validating high-throughput data.
  • Selection of stable reference genes is critical for accurate normalization in qPCR, particularly in complex experimental designs like biotic stress studies.
  • Commonly used reference genes for plant biotic stress analyses can exhibit expression variability, necessitating careful validation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify the most stable reference genes for quantitative real-time PCR (qPCR) analysis in Arabidopsis thaliana under various Agrobacterium infection conditions.
  • To evaluate the efficacy of standard reference gene selection software (geNorm, Normfinder, BestKeeper) and explore complementary statistical approaches.
  • To determine reliable reference genes for normalizing mRNA levels across 16 distinct treatment combinations involving different Agrobacterium strains and time points.

Main Methods:

  • Screening of 17 candidate reference genes in Arabidopsis thaliana subjected to 16 different treatment combinations (4 Agrobacterium strains x 3 time intervals).
  • Initial analysis using geNorm, Normfinder, and BestKeeper software for reference gene stability assessment.
  • Complementary statistical analysis incorporating t-tests, ANOVA, and post hoc tests for precise evaluation of gene expression stability.

Main Results:

  • Routine reference genes showed expression variations across different Agrobacterium infection treatments.
  • Standard software-based methods alone did not fully satisfy the criteria for stable reference genes in all cases.
  • The combined approach identified UBQ10 and PPR as the most stable reference genes for normalizing mRNA levels under the tested experimental conditions.

Conclusions:

  • A novel approach combining statistical methods with standard software enhances the accuracy of reference gene identification.
  • UBQ10 and PPR are recommended as reliable reference genes for qPCR studies involving Agrobacterium infection in Arabidopsis thaliana.
  • This study highlights the importance of rigorous statistical validation for reference gene selection in complex experimental setups.