maize mutant phenotypes

Hairy sheath Original Hs*-N2523/+ heterozygous mutant plant(left) showing pubescent sheath with dull color, compared to non-hairy, bright normal color on right.

Hairy sheath Progeny from original selfed Hs*-N2523/+ plant showing heterozygote with pubescence sheath on left and homozygote also with zigzag culm. No frayed leaf margins visible as seen in Hsf mutants.