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This article explores the historical efforts of Redcliffe Salaman to establish a national system for virus-free seed potato production in 1930s Britain. It highlights the transition of potato virus control from traditional practices to a scientific and regulated domain, laying the foundation for modern potato crop health strategies.
This study utilizes full-length 16S rRNA gene sequencing to characterize the microbiome associated with potato wart disease, caused by the pathogen Synchytrium endobioticum. The research provides insights into microbial community structures across different potato genotypes and soil types, identifying potential biocontrol agents and functional pathways for disease suppression.
This study investigates the genetic basis of tuber dormancy in tetraploid potatoes (Solanum tuberosum) using genome-wide association studies (GWAS) and genomic selection. Researchers identified several quantitative trait loci (QTLs) across multiple chromosomes and calculated genomic-estimated breeding values (GEBVs) to assist in breeding varieties with longer dormancy periods.
This study investigates how infection with Potato spindle tuber viroid (PSTVd), a major potato pathogen, influences drought stress tolerance in tomato plants. The research provides insights into the molecular mechanisms of PSTVd pathology by examining its effects on photosynthesis and stress-responsive pathways.
This paper discusses the use of haploid breeding techniques to develop hybrid potatoes, focusing on leveraging heterosis to improve yield and quality. It addresses the genetic challenge of self-incompatibility in the context of potato breeding programs.
This study investigates the interaction between young apple polyphenols and potato starch to form V-type complexes through structural reorganization. The research highlights that these complexes significantly increase resistant starch content and are highly effective at lowering the estimated glycemic index, contributing to the development of functional potato-derived food products.
This study combines pedigree records and genome-wide SNP data to trace genetic introgressions from wild relatives into the European potato gene pool. It identifies key contributing ancestors and maps specific haplotypes associated with traits like late blight resistance and starch content, providing a genomic history of modern potato breeding.
This study evaluates the effectiveness of the parasitoid Trichogramma chilonis as a biological control agent against the potato tuber moth (Phthorimaea operculella). The research demonstrates that host egg age significantly impacts parasitism rates and offspring fitness, offering strategic insights for managing this major potato pest.
This study evaluates the potential of fungal lectins, specifically Marasmius oreades agglutinin (MOA), as biopesticides against the Colorado potato beetle, a major pest of potatoes. The research demonstrates that MOA disrupts the larval midgut epithelium and suggests its use as a selective bioinsecticide for sustainable potato crop protection.
This study investigates the role of DNA methylation in potato (Solanum tuberosum) defense against the potato tuber moth. The research demonstrates that genome-wide hypomethylation compromises resistance by suppressing jasmonic acid signaling and the production of defense-related compounds like trypsin proteinase inhibitors and anti-herbivore volatiles.