Explore recent research papers collected from PubMed.
This study describes the fabrication and characterization of starch granular hydrogels using ethanol-annealed potato starch. The resulting hydrogels exhibited significantly improved mechanical properties, crystallinity, and 3D printing performance compared to traditional potato starch hydrogels, offering a new method for developing starch-based biomaterials.
This study develops and validates a rapid, green extraction and UHPLC-MS/MS method for the simultaneous determination of glycoalkaloids and their aglycones in Solanaceae-based baby foods, including those containing potato. The method was successfully applied to commercial infant food samples, highlighting the variability of these toxic compounds and the importance of monitoring potato-derived ingredients for food safety.
This study investigates genomic constraint and hypervariability in elite tetraploid potato breeding lines using GERP scores to identify sites under selection. It explores the relationship between genetic load and phenotypes, finding that hypervariable sites can improve genomic prediction accuracy for yield, offering insights for molecular breeding strategies in tetraploid potatoes.
This study utilizes a multiplexed CRISPR/Cas9 system to knock down the beta-carotene hydroxylase (BCH) gene in potato, resulting in a significant reduction of BCH transcripts. The genome-edited potato lines showed a substantial increase in beta-carotene levels in the tubers, providing a potential strategy for biofortification to address Vitamin A deficiency.
This study develops a chitosan-based composite film containing indole-3-acetic acid and silver nanoparticles to combat postharvest dry rot in potatoes caused by Fusarium oxysporum. The film demonstrates improved physical properties and significant antifungal activity, effectively reducing decay rates during storage trials.
This study investigates the structural dynamics and catalytic mechanism of glucan water dikinase (StGWD1) from Solanum tuberosum, a key enzyme in starch phosphorylation. Using X-ray crystallography and SAXS, the researchers identified a pivoting movement of the histidine domain that facilitates phosphate transfer to the glucan substrate.
This study identifies SlPLC2 as a susceptibility factor in tomato during infection by Phytophthora infestans, the causal agent of late blight in both tomato and potato. The research demonstrates that SlPLC2 facilitates pathogen colonization and vesicle formation, providing molecular insights into late blight resistance that are highly relevant to potato functional genomics and pathology.
This study investigates the synergistic effects of electron beam irradiation and ultra-high pressure on the formation of potato starch-vitamin E complexes. The research demonstrates that these treatments can significantly enhance the resistant starch content and antioxidant properties of potato-derived starch, contributing to the development of functional foods.
Researchers engineered diploid inbred potato lines to express Bt toxins Cry1Ac and Cry3A, achieving dual resistance against the potato tuber moth and Colorado potato beetle. The study demonstrates stable Mendelian inheritance of these traits in F1 progeny, showcasing the potential of diploid breeding systems for efficient and predictable potato improvement.
This study evaluates a phyto-based microemulsion incorporating potato peel powder as a key ingredient for treating infected wounds. The research demonstrates that the formulation promotes collagen deposition, antibacterial activity, and accelerated wound healing, highlighting a potential biomedical application for potato processing byproducts.