maize mutant phenotypes

Yellowgreen Dwarf chimera: Original YgD*-N2542/+ heterozygous mutant chimeric plant showing broad pale-yellow green sector covering 1/2 of the leaf blade, sheath and tassel. This sector appears to be physically supported and nutritionally sustained by the normal plant tissue.

Yellowgreen Dwarf Progeny from YgD*-N2542/+ heterozygous mutant plant crossed on normal showing tiny pale green dwarf lethal plants compared to normal.

Yellowgreen Dwarf lazy: Progeny from YgD*-N2542/+ heterozygous mutant crossed on normal showing a small pale green lazy dwarf plant.

Yellowgreen Dwarf Section of the 8th leaf from a YgD*-N2542/+ mutant plant showing bright healthy pale green color grown under ideal greenhouse conditions and mechanical support. Produced a good tassel, poor ear and very weak root system.