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This study investigates how replacing potato tissue with dry starchy ingredients like granulates and flakes, along with the addition of HPMC, affects the texture and oil absorption of deep-fried potato mashes. The research provides insights into tailoring the physical properties and nutritional profile of potato-derived food products.
This study identifies and characterizes over 11,000 long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) involved in the various stages of potato tuberization. By integrating transcriptomic and phytohormonal data, the research reveals complex regulatory networks where lncRNAs influence key tuberization genes and hormonal signaling, offering new insights into the functional genomics of potato development.
This study investigates how different oral processing behaviors, such as chewing rate and tongue-palate compression, affect the starch digestibility and bolus properties of mashed potatoes. The findings indicate that modulating chewing behavior can significantly influence starch hydrolysis rates, providing insights into the nutritional impact and glycemic control of potato-derived food products.
Researchers used Cas12a-mediated gene editing to target the eIF4E1 gene in potatoes to develop resistance against Potato Virus Y (PVY). The study identified a specific mutation that confers dominant-negative resistance, offering a more effective strategy for engineering potyvirus resistance than traditional gene knockout approaches.
This study investigates the use of low-molecular-weight protectants, particularly sorbitol, to reduce cellular damage in potato slices during the freeze-drying and rehydration process. The findings show that these treatments improve the rehydration ratio, moisture distribution, and microstructural integrity of the potato tissue, resulting in better textural properties.
This study evaluates the effectiveness of various summer and fall cover crops, such as sunn hemp and caliente mustard, in managing sting and stubby-root nematodes in Florida potato production. Results indicate that sunn hemp can suppress sting nematode populations and improve potato yields, whereas certain fall cover crops like arugula and caliente mustard may negatively impact marketable yield.
This study uses transcriptomic analysis of three potato cultivars to identify candidate defense genes against Spongospora subterranea (powdery scab) and Potato mop-top virus. The researchers identified 80 high-confidence genes, including immune receptors and phytohormone-related genes, providing potential targets for molecular breeding and genetic improvement in potatoes.
This paper develops a new genetic toolset for Pectobacterium brasiliense, a major pathogen causing potato soft rot and blackleg. The system enables markerless gene deletion and high-density transposon mutagenesis, facilitating the identification of key virulence factors and functional genomics research to better understand potato disease mechanisms.
This study investigates the interfacial adsorption and emulsion stability of potato protein (POPI) under various heat treatments. The research demonstrates how preheating temperatures and protein concentration influence droplet coalescence and adsorption rates, providing insights into the food science applications of potato-derived proteins.
This study investigates the wound healing capacity and suberin barrier formation across different cellular regions of potato tubers, specifically comparing the cortex, outer medulla, and inner medulla. The research demonstrates that the inner medulla exhibits faster suberization and higher metabolic activity related to phenylpropanoid regulation, with responses being cultivar-specific.