The corn mutations induced by(()~ ( 12) C) ion beam could generate various types, such as dwarf, male sterility, albino, multi-ear, and most albinotic seedlings could turn to normal plants and set seeds. 12C离子束可以诱发玉米产生植株矮化、雄性不育、白化苗、多穗型等多种类型变异,多数白化苗能够转绿并正常结实。