Explore recent research papers collected from PubMed.
This study demonstrates that the PGPR strain Ensifer sp. SA403 enhances potato (Solanum tuberosum) salt tolerance by improving ion homeostasis and reshaping the rhizosphere microbiome. Host transcriptomic analysis revealed that SA403 modulates plant stress responses, including jasmonic acid signaling and amino-acid biosynthesis. Field trials confirmed that inoculation significantly increases seedling emergence and tuber yield in saline soils.
This study investigates the effects of trehalose on the physicochemical and digestion properties of different starches, including potato starch. The researchers found that trehalose promotes the recrystallization of potato starch, alters its viscoelastic properties, and slows its hydrolysis rate to increase resistant starch content. These findings provide valuable insights for the development of potato starch-based functional foods.
This study explores the use of cyclodextrin-based supramolecular deep eutectic solvents to stabilize curcumin and improve the physical properties of potato starch-PVA films. The research demonstrates that these films exhibit enhanced ductility, UV shielding, and surface hydrophobicity, making them effective for extending the shelf life of food products.
This study demonstrates the valorization of potato peel waste as a highly effective substrate for producing industrial enzymes (α-amylase and cellulase) using a fungal consortium of Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus niger. By optimizing fermentation conditions through statistical modeling, the research highlights an eco-friendly biotechnological application for potato-processing byproducts.
This paper reviews the regulatory approval and implications of Ledprona (Calantha™), the first RNAi-based biopesticide approved in the United States. Ledprona targets the Colorado potato beetle, a major potato pest, by silencing essential genes through foliar dsRNA application. The study discusses its mechanism of action, safety assessment, and the challenges for its implementation in the European Union.
This study develops a chlorophyll fluorescence imaging system to detect early postharvest discoloration, specifically light-induced greening in potatoes. By measuring dark-adapted fluorescence parameters, the system successfully visualized and detected potato greening 1-2 days before visible color changes occurred. This non-destructive method offers a valuable tool for monitoring postharvest quality and chlorophyll metabolism in potatoes.
This study investigates the thermal inactivation kinetics of foodborne pathogens and a surrogate bacterium during the oil frying of potato pellets at different moisture contents. The findings establish heat resistance profiles and support the use of Enterococcus faecium as a surrogate for validating safety protocols in low-moisture potato products.
This study evaluates the implementation of genomic selection (GS) in potato breeding by comparing different genotyping platforms (Flex-seq and DArTag) and cross-environmental prediction models for key traits like yield and specific gravity. The results demonstrate that both genotyping platforms yield comparable prediction accuracies and that GS scenarios achieve higher long-term genetic gains compared to conventional phenotypic selection.
This study utilizes potato (Solanum tuberosum) as a model to investigate the evolutionary genetics of tuberization across diverse angiosperm lineages. By comparing tuberizing and non-tuberizing species, the researchers found that the independent evolution of underground storage organs relied on the co-option and expression shifts of ancestral stem-regulating genes orthologous to key potato tuberization regulators.
This study evaluates the use of a synthetic predator pheromone to manage the Colorado potato beetle, a major pest in potato cultivation. The research demonstrates that the pheromone reduces beetle larval abundance and increases predation rates without negatively impacting the broader insect community, offering a novel tool for potato pest management.