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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.
This study identifies a molecular module consisting of StJAZ1-Like, StPIF02, and StPIN3 that regulates shoot and tuber apical dominance in potato. The findings elucidate the genetic mechanisms controlling branching and sprouting, which are key traits for potato cultivation and storage.
The study develops a genetically encoded chimeric protein degrader (AIM-REBT) that targets Phytophthora RXLR effectors for autophagic degradation. Stable expression of this degrader in potato plants confers robust resistance against Phytophthora pathogens without causing growth defects, offering a novel strategy for engineering disease resistance.
This study investigates the incorporation of a double emulsion containing annatto seed extract into potato starch-based films to develop active biodegradable packaging. The resulting films exhibited significantly improved moisture resistance, water vapor permeability, UV-vis barrier properties, and antioxidant activity while maintaining structural integrity.