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This study details the development and regulatory approval of Kal91.3, a genetically engineered potato line created by suppressing the vacuolar invertase (VInv) gene via RNAi to prevent cold-induced sweetening. The resulting tubers maintain low reducing sugar levels during long-term cold storage, ensuring high-quality chip color and improved storage stability compared to the parental Kalkaska variety.
This study develops a novel silica-based sorbent using click chemistry for the efficient extraction of polar analytes. The material was successfully applied to detect acrylamide, a toxic compound formed during high-temperature processing, in potato chips. This analytical method provides a rapid and sensitive tool for food safety monitoring in potato-derived products.
This study evaluates the effects of sodium metabisulfite (SM) treatment on the quality, enzymatic browning, and bacterial dynamics of fresh-cut potatoes during chilled storage. The findings demonstrate that a 0.3% SM treatment effectively delays browning by inhibiting key enzymes (PPO, POD, and PAL) and helps maintain the texture and weight of the potatoes.
This study develops a 3-decen-2-one/hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin inclusion complex to improve the stability and solubility of 3-decen-2-one, a natural potato sprout suppressant. When applied during potato storage, the complex effectively inhibited sprouting, reduced weight loss and respiration rates, and preserved potato quality.
This review summarizes recent advances in plant cytosolic and plastidic pyruvate kinases, focusing on their structure, regulation, and physiological roles. It includes phylogenetic, motif, domain, and promoter cis-element analyses of pyruvate kinase genes from several crops, including potato (Solanum tuberosum), to support crop improvement and stress-resilient breeding.
This study investigates the surface properties, wettability, and functionality of extruded potato starch films enriched with edible oils. The research evaluates how oil type and concentration affect the films' physical characteristics and stability, aiming to improve their application in the food and pharmaceutical industries.
This study evaluates the postprandial glycaemic, insulin, and appetite responses to meals containing potato, pasta, or rice when combined with lamb or soy protein. The findings indicate that adding either protein source significantly reduces the postprandial glycaemic response of potato and enhances satiety.
This paper proposes SLR-YOLO, an improved YOLO-based object detection model designed to accurately detect potato leaf diseases in complex field environments. The model incorporates deep symptom enhancement, lesion selection attention, and multi-scale refinement modules to improve detection accuracy. Experimental results demonstrate significant improvements in mAP50 and average recall while maintaining real-time processing speeds.
This review examines the functions of Class I KNOX1 transcription factors in horticultural crops, highlighting their role in potato tuber morphogenesis. It discusses how these transcription factors integrate phytohormone signaling to regulate development and proposes genetic engineering strategies, such as CRISPR/Cas9, to improve agronomic traits.
This study evaluates and compares eddy covariance and boundary-layer scintillometry methods for measuring evapotranspiration in an irrigated potato field in Lebanon. The research provides insights into accurate water-use monitoring and irrigation management strategies specifically for potato cultivation in water-scarce regions.