More Potato Studies

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Insights into the regulatory role of pulsed electric field-induced ROS burst in metabolite changes during potato processing: Integrated transcriptomic and metabolomic analysis.

Food chemistry | PubMed: 2026-05-11

This study uses integrated transcriptomic and metabolomic analysis to investigate how pulsed electric field (PEF) treatment induces a reactive oxygen species (ROS) burst in potatoes. The research identifies metabolic reprogramming in amino acid, carbohydrate, and lipid pathways, suggesting that PEF can be used to modulate flavor and antioxidant properties in potato products.

Synergistic mechanism of low-frequency magnetic field on structural and functional benefits from homologous binding of potato protein and purple potato anthocyanins.

Food chemistry | PubMed: 2026-05-11

This study investigates how low-frequency magnetic fields enhance the non-covalent binding between potato protein and purple potato anthocyanins. The treatment improves the structural stability, emulsifying capacity, and antioxidant properties of the resulting complex, suggesting potential applications in functional food development.

Genome Editing in Root and Tuber Crop Development in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Plant-environment interactions (Hoboken, N.J.) | PubMed: 2026-05-11

This review examines the application of CRISPR/Cas9 genome editing in root and tuber crops, including potatoes, to enhance traits such as disease resistance, abiotic stress tolerance, and nutritional quality. It discusses technical challenges in plant transformation and regeneration, regulatory frameworks, and next-generation strategies for engineering complex traits in polyploid crops.

Structural design dictates flavor release kinetics in potato chips: Unraveling the mechanism by integrated temporal sensory and chemical analysis.

Current research in food science | PubMed: 2026-05-11

This study investigates how the physical structure of potato chips, specifically corrugated designs, acts as a micro-reservoir to control the release kinetics of key aroma compounds. By integrating chemical and sensory analysis, the research demonstrates that these structures delay oral breakdown and prolong flavor perception, providing a basis for optimizing the sensory properties of potato-based products.

Overcoming breeding barriers with genome editing in autopolyploid crops.

BMC plant biology | PubMed: 2026-05-10

This review examines the application of CRISPR/Cas genome editing to overcome breeding challenges in autopolyploid crops, specifically highlighting Solanum tuberosum. It discusses targeted traits such as tuber quality and stress resilience, as well as technical advancements in multi-allelic modification and transformation efficiency.

Phytochemical-mediated variation in growth, feeding, and life table parameters of Phthorimaea operculella (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae).

Scientific reports | PubMed: 2026-05-09

This study evaluates the resistance of six potato cultivars to the potato tuber moth (Phthorimaea operculella) by analyzing life table parameters and biochemical traits. It identifies specific cultivars with higher susceptibility or resistance and correlates these traits with tuber starch and phenolic content to inform integrated pest management strategies.

StLAX5 regulates stolon initiation to control the tuber number and productivity of potato.

The New phytologist | PubMed: 2026-05-09

This study identifies StLAX5 as a key auxin influx carrier that regulates stolon initiation and tuber number in potato by modulating indole-3-acetic acid (IAA) levels. The research demonstrates that StLAX5 expression levels directly influence stolon primordia development and internode elongation, ultimately determining overall tuber productivity.

Radionuclide transfer to vegetables: comparison furrows and sprinkler irrigations.

Journal of environmental radioactivity | PubMed: 2026-05-08

This study investigates the accumulation of various radionuclides in potato tubers and other vegetables under different irrigation systems. The research demonstrates that sprinkler irrigation significantly increases the transfer of radionuclides to the edible parts of potatoes compared to furrow irrigation.

Commentary: CRISPR-Cas9 mediated editing of starch branching enzyme, SBE2 gene in potato for enhanced resistant starch for health benefits.

Frontiers in genome editing | PubMed: 2026-05-08

This paper discusses the application of CRISPR-Cas9 technology to edit the starch branching enzyme 2 (SBE2) gene in potatoes. The research aims to increase the levels of resistant starch in tubers to provide enhanced nutritional and health benefits.

Seeding food security: Overcoming barriers to quality potato seed adoption among smallholders in Kenya.

PloS one | PubMed: 2026-05-08

This study investigates the socio-economic factors and barriers influencing the adoption of quality seed potatoes among smallholder farmers in Kenya. The research demonstrates that the use of certified seeds significantly enhances household food security and dietary diversity, emphasizing the importance of improved seed distribution systems.