Promoter editing of starch branching enzyme IIb and granule-bound starch synthase I balances resistant starch content and amylose content in rice
Yuelong Lin, Qianqi Guo, Xingli Xu, Huaiying Gu, MingHong Hu, Yongjun Wu, Lijun Meng, Guoyou Ye
This study uses promoter editing to balance resistant starch content and amylose content in rice by modifying BEIIb and Wx genes, resulting in improved germplasms with higher RSC and controlled AC.
bioRxiv · Feb 9, 2026 · PreprintPlant Biology