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This study investigates the chemical stability and reactivity of potato glycoalkaloids during high-temperature food processing like frying. The research identifies new reaction pathways, such as esterification with fatty acids and oxidation, and confirms that these products form from the potato tuber's endogenous lipids during thermal treatment.
This study identifies a major genetic locus on chromosome 10 responsible for tuber eye depth in the tetraploid potato cultivar Jinshu 16 using BSA-seq and transcriptome analysis. The research highlights candidate genes involved in lipid metabolism and cell wall modification, providing molecular markers for breeding programs aimed at improving tuber appearance and processing efficiency.
This study identifies the miR156a-StSPL9 regulatory module as a key controller of flavonoid and anthocyanin biosynthesis in potato tubers. By regulating specific downstream genes, this module influences the accumulation of metabolites like kaempferol and quercetin, offering a genetic target for enhancing the nutritional quality of potatoes.
This study uses large-scale whole-genome sequencing of 779 haploid progeny to investigate the genomic impacts of diploid-to-haploid induction in potato. The researchers identified aneuploidy, mapped recombination, and confirmed the introgression of DNA from the haploid inducer into the progeny, providing critical insights for developing homozygous diploid inbred lines.
This study investigates the accumulation and distribution of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in potato plants and tubers grown near active war zones. The research highlights that while volatile short-chain PFAS accumulate in potato foliage through atmospheric pathways, they are largely absent from the edible tubers, which are more influenced by soil-based contamination from wastewater and biosolids.
This study evaluates the use of potato starch as a gelator for the fabrication of oleogels, comparing its large granule size and thermal properties to maize and rice starches. The research demonstrates how the morphological characteristics of potato starch influence the rheological strength and capillary bridge formation in starch-oil-water systems.
This study investigates the role of the siderophore pyoverdine in the biocontrol of Phytophthora infestans, the causal agent of potato late blight, using Pseudomonas strains. The research demonstrates that while iron competition is a factor in pathogen inhibition, pyoverdine itself plays only a minor, strain-specific role in suppressing the oomycete.
This review discusses the application of pangenomics, multi-omics integration, and AI-driven predictive modeling to enhance the breeding of root, tuber, and cereal crops, specifically mentioning potato. It highlights how these technologies help capture genetic diversity and optimize breeding pipelines for improved yield, quality, and climate resilience.
This review discusses the application of plant viruses as programmable vectors for transgene-free genome editing and gene regulation in several major crops, including potatoes. It highlights how virus-induced technologies like VIGS and VIGE can accelerate trait validation and overcome tissue culture bottlenecks in potato research.
This paper identifies and characterizes *Streptomyces tuberiscabiei* sp. nov., a novel pathogenic actinomycete species causing potato scab disease in Thailand. Through comparative genomics and phenotypic analyses, the study confirms the strains' pathogenicity, which includes inducing necrosis and scab lesions on potato tubers. These findings contribute to the genomic and taxonomic understanding of potato scab pathogens.