Gene Details

Gene Locus Name Chromosome Arm Marker type
wd wilty dwarf 9 S Morph
Allele Allele Name Synonyms Source Notes Phenotype Category/Primary
-- SPON Rick 1952 Amer Nat 86:173. Expression greatly influenced by environmental conditions; greatest differences seen in field in mid-summer, least in greenhouse in mid-winter. Total plant size greatly reduced. Leaves droop during the day no matter how much water is supplied. Leaves differ from + in their grayish blue cast. In direct and reciprocal grafts with +, the rootstock exerts strong influence on the scion. Relatively unfruitful unless artificially selfed.
Root modification Yes
Plant habit or size No
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