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This study evaluates computer vision models for in-the-wild plant disease recognition, specifically analyzing performance on various pathogens including potato late blight. The research demonstrates that fusing diverse, frozen vision backbones significantly improves diagnostic accuracy for plant pathologies compared to text-supervised methods.
This study investigates how different sequences of pH-shift and ultrasound treatments affect the physicochemical and gelling properties of potato and egg white protein composites. The research identifies specific treatment protocols, particularly alkaline pH shifts combined with simultaneous ultrasound, that significantly enhance protein solubility and gel quality for food processing applications.
This study utilizes a hydroxycinnamoyl-CoA:tyramine N-(hydroxycinnamoyl)transferase (THT) enzyme derived from Solanum tuberosum to develop a high-yield biotechnological production process for hydroxycinnamic acid-tyramine conjugates in E. coli. The research demonstrates the functional application of potato-derived enzymes in synthesizing bioactive polyphenolic compounds at a bioreactor scale.
This study investigates the genetic diversity and population structure of Phytophthora infestans, the causal agent of potato late blight, in southwestern China. The research highlights high genotypic polymorphism and extensive gene flow among regional populations, providing critical insights for managing this major potato pathogen.
This study identifies a transcriptional regulatory module (TasMYB46-TasbHLH53.8) in the biocontrol fungus Trichoderma asperellum that enhances the detoxification of toxins produced by Alternaria alternata. Since Alternaria species are major pathogens of potatoes, these findings provide insights into developing improved biocontrol strategies to protect potato crops from fungal toxins and oxidative stress.
This paper presents PotatoRTD, a comprehensive reference transcript dataset for potato developed using Iso-seq and RNA-seq data. The dataset improves transcriptome annotation by providing accurate splice junctions, transcript start/end sites, and enhanced isoform coverage. This resource will facilitate more precise transcriptome analysis and gene expression studies in potato.
This paper presents a comprehensive multi-environment dataset from 1970-2024 for potato, spring barley, and red clover across the Nordic region. It harmonizes historical field trial and yield data to support data-driven breeding strategies and the development of climate-resilient crop varieties.
This paper introduces a standardized pipeline and R Shiny application (HapApp) for utilizing microhaplotype databases to assess crop genetic diversity. The framework is particularly optimized for highly heterozygous and polyploid species, making it directly applicable to potato genetics, linkage mapping, and breeding programs.
This study evaluates the insecticidal efficacy of thymol against the Colorado potato beetle (Leptinotarsa decemlineata), a major pest of potato crops. The research identifies specific larval stages most susceptible to the treatment and analyzes the expression of detoxification genes in the beetle, providing insights for developing biopesticides for potato protection.
This study investigates the infection mechanisms of potato purple top (PPT) phytoplasma, demonstrating that it induces host autophagy and lipid droplet mobilization to support pathogen proliferation. The researchers also identified a conserved phytoplasma-encoded lipase (PPT-lipase) that likely metabolizes host-derived lipids, providing key insights into the nutrient acquisition strategies of this potato pathogen.