maize mutant phenotypes

Teopod Ear of a Tp2/+ mutant plant ear, Showing large husks enclosing kernels in midsection. Mutant plant has many tillers, narrow leaves, many small partially podded ears, and a simple tassel.

Teopod plant: A mature Tp2/+ mutant plant showing many tillers, narrow leaves, many small partially podded ears, and a simple tassel.

Teopod Ear of a Tp1/+ mutant plant ear showing partial podding of kernels on the base of the ear. Mutant plant has many tillers, narrow leaves, many small partially podded ears, and a simple tassel.