A novel allele of Sh1 underlines the conversion of waxy corn to wx-sweet corn
Ling Zhou, Lihua Ning, Shuaiqiang Liang, Qiaoqiang Hu, Wenxiang Zhang, Yuxin Pan, Zhifang Gao, Jun Hong, Yuancong Wang, Wenming Zhao, Yanping Chen, Huixue Dai, Han Qing Zhao
The paper identifies a novel Sh1 allele in corn that synergizes with waxy1 to alter carbohydrate metabolism, resulting in a waxy-sweet texture in maize kernels.
bioRxiv · Nov 5, 2025 · PreprintGenetics