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This study evaluates the effects of five commercial biostimulants on the physiology, water use efficiency (WUE), and tuber quality of potato (Solanum tuberosum) under drought stress. The findings indicate that while certain biostimulants improve leaf-level WUE and alter tuber sugar composition, they provide limited overall alleviation of drought stress on biomass and yield.
This study identifies and describes two novel bacterial species, Streptomyces borealis and Streptomyces saintjeani, associated with potato common scab in Canada. Genomic analyses revealed that despite lacking the typical thaxtomin biosynthetic gene cluster, these strains possess alternative virulence determinants and distinct carbohydrate-active enzyme repertoires.
This review explores the use of plant-based protein hydrolysates, including those derived from potato peels, as sustainable natural emulsifiers in food applications. It discusses the factors influencing their emulsifying properties, bioinformatics tools for peptide prediction, and their role in enhancing the stability and shelf life of various food products.
This study investigates the impact of broccoli biofumigation on controlling potato Fusarium wilt caused by Fusarium oxysporum. The researchers found that biofumigation reduces disease incidence and increases tuber yield by directly inhibiting the pathogen and indirectly reshaping the potato rhizosphere bacterial community to enrich antagonistic taxa.
This study evaluates the development of biodegradable, edible food packaging films made from potato thermoplastic starch (TPS) incorporated with cistus and white mulberry leaf extracts. The addition of these extracts improved the mechanical, barrier, antioxidant, and antifungal properties of the potato starch-based films. The resulting materials successfully inhibited lipid oxidation in packaged oily products, demonstrating a functional application for potato-derived starch.
This study utilizes potato starch as a base material to develop antibacterial and antioxidant films functionalized with anthocyanins and essential oil emulsions. The research characterizes the physical, mechanical, and antimicrobial properties of these potato-starch-based films for their application in beef preservation.
This study investigates the effects of organic acids on the fermentation quality of purple potato wine, specifically focusing on reducing methanol and higher alcohol levels. Using transcriptome analysis and enzyme activity assays, the research identifies how organic acids modulate gene expression related to ester synthesis and alcohol formation to improve the wine's flavor and safety.
This study evaluates heavy metal and selenium concentrations in staple crops, including potatoes, within a selenium-endemic region of China. It identifies potatoes as having the highest contamination levels among the crops studied, significantly contributing to cumulative dietary health risks.
This study presents survey data from 4,684 European farmers across eight major crops, including potatoes, regarding the adoption of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) practices. The dataset identifies socio-economic, behavioral, and environmental factors that influence the uptake of low-pesticide strategies and crop protection measures in potato cultivation.
This study investigates the distribution and composition of starch granule-associated proteins (SGAPs) in potato and maize starches using sequential α-amylase hydrolysis. The researchers found that granule-bound starch synthase (GBSS) is the dominant protein in potato starch, exhibiting a concentric ring distribution. Additionally, the study revealed that smaller potato starch granules contain higher levels of soluble starch synthase and GBSS, but less α-glucan water dikinase compared to larger granules.