Narrow leaf Distorted meristem A distorted irregular NlDst*-N1445/+ heterozygous mutant plant showing considerable morphological displacement but near normal tassel emerging.

Narrow leaf Distorted meristem A narrow leaf NlDst*2-N1445/+ mutant plant, showing leaves narrow and distorted with some branching and tillering. Also showing a branched stalk with a functional tassel.

Narrow leaf Distorted meristem Two NlDst*-N1445/+ heterozygous mutant plants showing slender stalk, tillering and narrow leaves. Plant on right also has considerable distortion, characteristic of this mutant.