Wild and Mutant Microscopic Maize cells (IMAGE) University of California - Riverside Caption These are scanning electron micrographs of maize epidermal cells. Left is the mutant variety. Right is the wild variety. Credit UC Riverside Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.