maize mutant phenotypes

grainy crossband Leaf of mature cb*-N497B mutant plant, showing clear light green grainy diurnal crossbands consisiting of tiny chlorotic spots.

Grainy crossband Leaf of a Cb*-N1456/+ heterozygous mutant plant, showing lighter grainy diurnal-type crossbands (original M1 plant)

Grainy crossband Leaf of immature Cb*-N1456/+ heterozygous mutant plant, showing grainy yellow green diurnal crossbands. Note that graininess consists of tiny yellow green spots that blend in frequency into the normal green section of the crossband.

Grainy crossband Immature Cb*-N1456/+ heterozygous mutant plant, showing grainy-type pale green diurnal crossbands, especially on lower leaves