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This study investigates the genetic basis of starch gelatinization and retrogradation in potatoes using a genome-wide association study (GWAS). It identifies key loci and genes, such as AGPL, GWD, and SBE, that influence starch functional properties, providing a basis for breeding potatoes with improved starch quality for food and industrial use.
This study investigates the vertical and horizontal transfer of bacterial communities across three generations of potato tubers in the Nadine and Royal Blue cultivars. The research highlights that while most bacteria are acquired from the environment, a small core group of microbes is consistently transferred through the tuber flesh, potentially influencing plant health and stress response pathways.
This study examines the impact of foliar applications of zinc sulphate and boric acid on potato tuber yield, quality, and storage characteristics. The research demonstrates how these micronutrients can be used to improve the nutritional profile and post-harvest performance of potatoes.
This study uses transcriptome analysis to identify long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs) involved in the regulation of anthocyanin biosynthesis in potato tubers. The findings provide insights into the molecular mechanisms governing tuber pigmentation in Solanum tuberosum.
This study identifies EmrR as a key transcriptional regulator in Dickeya oryzae that controls virulence factors including motility, biofilm formation, and cellulase production. The research demonstrates that EmrR modulates the Type III Secretion System and is essential for full pathogenicity in potato tubers.
This study investigates how specific mutations in the N-terminal peptide of the Potato Virus X (PVX) coat protein affect the virus's structural organization and RNA accessibility. The findings reveal that these mutations alter capsid packing density and hydrophobicity, explaining how the viral RNA becomes translationally competent without typical triggers.
This study examines the impact of historical and projected climate extremes on potato-based farming systems in the northwest highlands of Ethiopia. It assesses how changing weather patterns affect potato cultivation and highlights the need for adaptation strategies to mitigate risks to potato production and food security.
The paper introduces BacPhase, a sequence-based method for bin marker construction and genome phasing specifically designed for autopolyploid species like potato. By applying this method to the autotetraploid potato cultivar C88, the researchers successfully anchored a significant portion of scaffolds and generated high-resolution markers, facilitating improved trait mapping and breeding.
This review examines the causes of unpleasant odors in reused potato blanching water, focusing on volatile organic compounds (VOCs) derived from thermal processing and microbial activity. It establishes a foundation for developing sensor technologies to monitor water quality and improve sustainability in the potato processing industry.
This study investigates the chemical and molecular mechanisms behind potato cultivar resistance to the potato tuber moth (Phthorimaea operculella). By identifying specific volatile organic compounds and their corresponding insect odorant receptors, the research provides a framework for developing pest-resistant potato varieties and semiochemical-based management strategies.