Figure 1

Confocal images of M. truncatula raz and WT nodules at 7, 14, 21, and 28 dpi. Images at 7 dpi were obtained with a Leica TCS SP5 Inverted Laser Scanning Confocal Microscope (Leica Microsystems, Exton, Pa.). Images at 14, 21, and 28 dpi were collected using a Leica SP1 Inverted Confocal Microscope (Leica Microsystems, Exton, Pa.). Green bars are 150 μm and red asterisks represent the stele of the root. SYTO 13, a green fluorescent nucleic acid specific stain was used to evaluate nodule development by tracking bacterial occupancy throughout the various transformations taking place during nodule formation. Some images are montages.