maize mutant phenotypes

lazy plant prostrate growth habit: A la1 mutant plant showing active bending towards ground beginning at 8th leaf stage till whole plant lies on ground. Note that for la1 mutant, 19-lb of force is required to raise the mutant plant from the prone position.

Lazy Plant Lazy: Original La*-N2601/+ heterozygous mutant plant showing small lazy plant with erect leaves. Condition appears to be weakness of root system.