maize mutant phenotypes

collapsed dent Selfed F2 cpdnt*-N863A ear that was discarded, then found by a squirrel who removed all the normal kernels and left mutant kernels intact. "natural selection"

collapsed dent Top: selfed yellow flint ear segregating for cpdnt*-N863A translucent collapsed mutant kernels. Bottom: ear from the cross of +/cpdnt*-N863A x TB-5La, showing large dented floury hypoploid mutant endosperms, indicating location on chromosome 5L. These large hypoploid mutant endosperms over hyperploid normal embryos can be seen and the normal appearing non mutant hyperploid endosperms over hypoploid mutant embryos, when planted, produce normal green mutant plants.