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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.
This study investigates the molecular mechanism of potato tuberization, demonstrating that StHAB1-mediated ABA signaling increases the plant's sensitivity to the mobile tuberigen signal StSP6A. The research highlights how endogenous ABA signaling plays a critical role in promoting and regulating tuber formation in Solanum tuberosum.
This review examines the metabolic responses and biochemical pathways involved in drought stress tolerance across major tuber crops, including potato. It highlights how altered metabolites contribute to plant resilience, providing insights for breeding and genetic improvement strategies.
This paper introduces PotatoGuardNet, a deep learning framework based on Inception-ResNet-V2 and Faster-RCNN designed for the automated detection and classification of potato leaf diseases. The model achieves high accuracy in identifying disease patterns from the PlantVillage dataset, offering a potential tool for improving potato pathology monitoring and crop protection.
This study investigates how silica nanoparticles (SiNPs) enhance potato plant defenses against the peach potato aphid (Myzus persicae) across different growth stages. The research demonstrates that SiNPs reduce aphid performance and increase parasitoid activity by modulating defensive volatiles and physiological responses, suggesting a potential application for integrated pest management in potato cultivation.