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This study evaluates the implementation of genomic selection (GS) in potato breeding by comparing different genotyping platforms (Flex-seq and DArTag) and cross-environmental prediction models for key traits like yield and specific gravity. The results demonstrate that both genotyping platforms yield comparable prediction accuracies and that GS scenarios achieve higher long-term genetic gains compared to conventional phenotypic selection.
This study utilizes potato (Solanum tuberosum) as a model to investigate the evolutionary genetics of tuberization across diverse angiosperm lineages. By comparing tuberizing and non-tuberizing species, the researchers found that the independent evolution of underground storage organs relied on the co-option and expression shifts of ancestral stem-regulating genes orthologous to key potato tuberization regulators.
This study evaluates the use of a synthetic predator pheromone to manage the Colorado potato beetle, a major pest in potato cultivation. The research demonstrates that the pheromone reduces beetle larval abundance and increases predation rates without negatively impacting the broader insect community, offering a novel tool for potato pest management.
This study identifies a novel gene family (PSMB) in the phytopathogen Pectobacterium parvum, which causes aerial stem rot in potatoes. The PSMB proteins bind defensive plant secondary metabolites, including the potato-specific alkaloid solanidine, to enhance bacterial tolerance and virulence. Deletion of this gene family was shown to attenuate the pathogen's virulence on potato stems.
This study evaluates the health risks associated with exposure to heavy metals, pesticides, and mycotoxins through the consumption of potato chips among Iranian consumers. Using Monte Carlo simulations, the research highlights potential carcinogenic and non-carcinogenic risks, particularly for children, emphasizing the need for stricter contamination mitigation in potato-derived food products.
This study develops an optimized prime editing system (Csy4-PE6d) designed to improve genome editing efficiency in dicotyledonous plants. The researchers successfully demonstrate that this system exhibits robust editing activity in potato, providing a valuable new tool for potato functional genomics and precision breeding.
This paper presents DFINE-PFM, a real-time instance segmentation framework designed to automatically distinguish potatoes from soil clods on harvester conveyor belts. By incorporating advanced feature extraction and boundary detection modules, the system achieves high precision and real-time processing speeds, offering a solution for automated potato harvesting and quality monitoring.
This study investigates the expression and function of neuropeptides and their receptors in the Colorado potato beetle (Leptinotarsa decemlineata), a major potato pest. Using RNA interference (RNAi) to knock down GPA2 and its receptor LGR1, the researchers demonstrated their roles in regulating developmental timing and life-stage transitions, providing insights for potential pest control strategies.
This paper presents the first chromosome-level genome assembly of the potato leafhopper (Empoasca fabae), a major insect pest that causes significant damage to potato crops. This genomic resource provides a foundation for understanding the pest's biology and developing targeted pest management strategies to protect potato cultivation.
This study describes the design and synthesis of Trolox derivatives with dual antioxidant and tyrosinase inhibitory properties. The lead compound, 5a, was demonstrated to effectively prevent enzymatic browning in fresh-cut potatoes by inhibiting tyrosinase activity through copper chelation, hydrogen bonding, and hydrophobic interactions.