The plastidial PHS1-DPE1 complex drives efficient malto-oligosaccharides synthesis in rice starch metabolism

Journal:: Nature Communications
Published:: 2026-05-03
DOI:: 10.1038/s41467-026-72738-5
Affiliations:: 2
Authors:: 15

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Institutions	Authors	Share
Hubei Hongshan Laboratory, China	7.500000	0.50
Huazhong Agricultural University (HZAU), China	7.500000	0.50

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