A method of obtaining a genetically modified
plant cell comprising the steps of: i. providing a
plant cell, and ii. modifying the
genome of the
plant cell so as to reduce or inhibit expression of at least one
gene selected from the group consisting of SMO1-L, DWF7-L, and TAM iso 2, wherein the genes have sequences with at least 90%, 90, and 92%
sequence identity to SEQ ID Nos 41, 43 or 45, and 47, respectively, or encodes
amino acid sequences with at least 90%
sequence identity to SEQ ID Nos 42, 44 or 46, and 48, respectively. A genetically modified
plant cell and a genetically modified plant, as well as a method of obtaining a genetically modified plant and uses of a genetically modified plant in a process for producing
starch or in a process of producing a food product are also provided.