The Hsh (Hordeum) Gene
Gene Class : Hairy leaf sheath


Hsh (hairy leaf sheath) phenotype
(dominant)
 hsh (hairless) phenotype
(recessive)

Description:
Short hairs (1 to 3 mm) are scattered or in rows on leaf sheaths of the basal part of the plant. The density of hairs varies considerably among cultivars and with changes in growing conditions. With few exceptions, no hairs are observed on the sheath of upper leaves. Heterozygotes and smooth awned cultivars seem to have fewer hairs.
Description courtesy of the Barley Genetics Stocks AceDB Database

Links:
Barley Genetics Stocks AceDB Database
GrainGenes Gene Record

Reference:
J.D. Franckowiak, U. Lundqvist, and T. Konishi (1997) New and revised names for barley genes.  Barley Genetics Newsletter. Volume 26

Barley Genetic Stock Description: Stock number: BGS 179