GeneticsbioRxivPreprint
A novel allele of Sh1 underlines the conversion of waxy corn to wx-sweet corn
Ling Zhou, Lihua Ning, Shuaiqiang Liang…·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.
DOI 10.1101/2025.11.05.686684