Mutant and Wild Plants (IMAGE) DOE/US Department of Energy Caption Mutant plant (right) is highly resistant to insect attacks, at the cost of slower growth, as compared with wild type (left). Credit MSU-DOE Plant Research Laboratory 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.