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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.
This study demonstrates that the PGPR strain Ensifer sp. SA403 enhances potato (Solanum tuberosum) salt tolerance by improving ion homeostasis and reshaping the rhizosphere microbiome. Host transcriptomic analysis revealed that SA403 modulates plant stress responses, including jasmonic acid signaling and amino-acid biosynthesis. Field trials confirmed that inoculation significantly increases seedling emergence and tuber yield in saline soils.
This study investigates the effects of trehalose on the physicochemical and digestion properties of different starches, including potato starch. The researchers found that trehalose promotes the recrystallization of potato starch, alters its viscoelastic properties, and slows its hydrolysis rate to increase resistant starch content. These findings provide valuable insights for the development of potato starch-based functional foods.
This study explores the use of cyclodextrin-based supramolecular deep eutectic solvents to stabilize curcumin and improve the physical properties of potato starch-PVA films. The research demonstrates that these films exhibit enhanced ductility, UV shielding, and surface hydrophobicity, making them effective for extending the shelf life of food products.
This study demonstrates the valorization of potato peel waste as a highly effective substrate for producing industrial enzymes (α-amylase and cellulase) using a fungal consortium of Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus niger. By optimizing fermentation conditions through statistical modeling, the research highlights an eco-friendly biotechnological application for potato-processing byproducts.
This paper reviews the regulatory approval and implications of Ledprona (Calantha™), the first RNAi-based biopesticide approved in the United States. Ledprona targets the Colorado potato beetle, a major potato pest, by silencing essential genes through foliar dsRNA application. The study discusses its mechanism of action, safety assessment, and the challenges for its implementation in the European Union.
This study develops a chlorophyll fluorescence imaging system to detect early postharvest discoloration, specifically light-induced greening in potatoes. By measuring dark-adapted fluorescence parameters, the system successfully visualized and detected potato greening 1-2 days before visible color changes occurred. This non-destructive method offers a valuable tool for monitoring postharvest quality and chlorophyll metabolism in potatoes.
This study investigates the thermal inactivation kinetics of foodborne pathogens and a surrogate bacterium during the oil frying of potato pellets at different moisture contents. The findings establish heat resistance profiles and support the use of Enterococcus faecium as a surrogate for validating safety protocols in low-moisture potato products.