The Zeo1 (Hordeum) Gene
Gene Class : Zeocriton


Zeo1 dwarf phenotype
(semi-dominant )
 zeo1 non-dwarf phenotype
(recessive)

Description:
Plants heterozygous for Zeo1 have short culms, compact spikes, and wide kernels. Homozygotes have shorter culms (short peduncle), very compact spikes, large outer glumes with long awns, and reduced fertility. Generally, the spike emerges from the side of the sheath in homozygotes.
Description courtesy of the Barley Genetics Stocks AceDB Database

Links:
Barley Genetics Stocks AceDB Database
GrainGenes Gene Record

References:
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 82