Explore recent research papers collected from PubMed.
This study investigates the sex-specific transcriptomic profiles of the Colorado potato beetle, a major potato pest, during its diapause phase. The research identifies key gene expression patterns related to metabolic suppression and stress tolerance, offering insights into the regulatory mechanisms that allow this pest to survive winter.
This study investigates the interaction between epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) and various starches, including potato starch, to evaluate impacts on structural stability and digestibility. The findings reveal that EGCG binds to potato starch to form complexes that enhance antioxidant capacity and reduce starch hydrolysis, providing insights for potato-derived food science and nutritional applications.
This study demonstrates that exogenous brassinolide (BR) mitigates cold-induced sweetening in potato tubers by regulating starch and sucrose metabolism pathways at the physiological and transcriptional levels. The treatment reduces the accumulation of reducing sugars and asparagine, thereby improving the color of fried chips and decreasing acrylamide formation during processing.
This study evaluates a kinetic-based optical fingerprinting method to distinguish samples of similar composition, including irradiated potato tubers. The research demonstrates that specific indicator reactions combined with chemometric analysis can accurately identify irradiated food products, offering a cost-effective tool for potato quality control.
This study evaluates the potential of specific endophytic Bacillus strains to control bacterial wilt in potatoes caused by Ralstonia solanacearum. The research demonstrates that these bacteria reduce pathogen virulence traits and induce systemic resistance in potato plants by upregulating defense-related genes like NPR1 and increasing antioxidant enzyme activities.
This study explores how Mesorhizobium inoculation and specific water-nitrogen management strategies improve the performance of potato-chickpea intercropping systems. It highlights the impact of these treatments on potato productivity and the diversity of the associated rhizosphere microbiome.
This study evaluates the effectiveness of hen egg white lysozyme (HEWL) as a biopesticide against Streptomyces scabiei, the causative agent of potato common scab. The research demonstrates that specific HEWL formulations can significantly reduce pathogen populations in soil by disrupting cell envelopes, offering a potential eco-friendly alternative to chemical fumigants.
This study identifies a perillaldehyde-derived compound, Y14, as a potent inhibitor of Potato virus Y (PVY) by targeting the Ser207 residue of the viral coat protein. The compound disrupts the interaction between the viral protein and host factors, effectively impeding the intercellular spread and systemic infection of PVY in plants.
This study investigates the complex interactions between soil physicochemical properties and microbial communities in relation to potato common scab severity across 124 fields in South Korea. While specific microbial taxa like Rhodanobacteraceae and Sphingomonadaceae were associated with different severity levels, the research concludes that disease development is driven by multifaceted interactions rather than a single dominant factor.
This study investigates a novel RNA interference (RNAi) approach to control the potato cyst nematode (Globodera rostochiensis) using nanoclay-based dsRNA delivery. The research focuses on developing biotechnological tools to enhance potato resistance against one of its most significant soil-borne pests.