Wheat starch biosynthesis

Starch biosynthesis in plants involves the concerted action of a number of enzymes, including ADPglucose pyrophosphorylase, starch synthases, branchin g enzymes and debranching enzymes. We report on the cloning and characteris ation of genes encoding these enzymes from wheat and on their chromosomal l ocations. The prospects for manipulating wheat starch structure and functio nality using these genes is discussed.