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This study investigates the role of the siderophore pyoverdine in the biocontrol of Phytophthora infestans, the causal agent of potato late blight, using Pseudomonas strains. The research demonstrates that while iron competition is a factor in pathogen inhibition, pyoverdine itself plays only a minor, strain-specific role in suppressing the oomycete.
This review discusses the application of pangenomics, multi-omics integration, and AI-driven predictive modeling to enhance the breeding of root, tuber, and cereal crops, specifically mentioning potato. It highlights how these technologies help capture genetic diversity and optimize breeding pipelines for improved yield, quality, and climate resilience.
This review discusses the application of plant viruses as programmable vectors for transgene-free genome editing and gene regulation in several major crops, including potatoes. It highlights how virus-induced technologies like VIGS and VIGE can accelerate trait validation and overcome tissue culture bottlenecks in potato research.
This paper identifies and characterizes *Streptomyces tuberiscabiei* sp. nov., a novel pathogenic actinomycete species causing potato scab disease in Thailand. Through comparative genomics and phenotypic analyses, the study confirms the strains' pathogenicity, which includes inducing necrosis and scab lesions on potato tubers. These findings contribute to the genomic and taxonomic understanding of potato scab pathogens.
This study identifies and characterizes 18 APETALA2 (StAP2) transcription factors in potato (Solanum tuberosum), focusing on the roles of StAP2-13 and StAP2-18 in tuberization. These two transcription factors interact with the key regulator StCDF1 and directly activate the promoter of the tuber-inducing gene StSP6A. Furthermore, transgenic overexpression of StAP2-13 or StAP2-18 successfully promotes tuber initiation under unfavorable long-day conditions, offering promising targets for genetic breeding.
This study describes the design and synthesis of N-aryloxyethyl heterocycles as novel fungicides to control Phytophthora infestans, the causal agent of late blight in potatoes and tomatoes. The lead compound, 8c, demonstrated high anti-oomycete activity and efficacy by disrupting mitochondrial energy metabolism and membrane integrity in the pathogen.
This study evaluates postharvest losses of potatoes in Ethiopia, identifying storage as the stage with the highest loss levels. It also examines the use of specific cultivars, such as 'Gudene', for seed storage and compares traditional and contemporary storage systems.
This study evaluates various alternative proteins for their functional properties in meat analogues, identifying potato protein as the most promising candidate due to its superior emulsifying activity and high gel strength. The research highlights the potential of potato-derived proteins in food science applications to improve the juiciness and texture of plant-based products.
This study genotypes the oldest known specimen of Phytophthora infestans, the pathogen responsible for potato late blight, collected during the 1845 European outbreaks. Using DNA extraction and microsatellite genotyping, the researchers identified the sample as the FAM-1 genotype, providing historical insights into the genetic lineage of the pathogen that caused the Great Famine.
This study evaluates the antioxidant potential and phytochemical profile of the purple-fleshed potato cultivar Vitelotte Noire (Solanum tuberosum) peels. Using metabolomic analysis, the research identifies high concentrations of anthocyanins and phenolics, supporting the use of potato by-products for nutraceutical and functional food applications.