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This study evaluates the mechanical recyclability of thermoplastic starch (TPS) blends derived from potato, wheat, and cassava starches. The research demonstrates that potato-based TPS/PVA compounds maintain stable mechanical performance and toughness over ten recycling cycles, making them a viable option for circular economy applications in bioplastics.
This study investigates the ASMT/COMT gene family involved in melatonin biosynthesis across various species, including diploid and tetraploid Solanum tuberosum. The research highlights a unique dosage balance mechanism in polyploid potatoes where copy number variations and expression levels are coordinated to regulate melatonin levels.
This study examines how different crop rotation systems influence potato growth and yield by altering the composition of rhizosphere soil metabolites and microbial communities. The research demonstrates that rotation systems enrich beneficial bacteria and suppress pathogenic fungi by regulating secondary metabolites such as alkaloids, terpenoids, and flavonoids.
This study analyzes 16 years of data to determine how weather and landscape factors influence the population dynamics of the Colorado potato beetle, a major potato pest. It highlights that while heat accumulation is the primary driver of abundance, factors such as precipitation, soil temperature during diapause, and local potato acreage also significantly impact pest populations.
This study investigates the role of the Ecdysis Triggering Hormone (ETH) in the pupation of Henosepilachna vigintioctomaculata, a major potato-defoliating pest. The research demonstrates that ETH is essential for initiating ecdysis behavior and cuticle pigmentation, offering insights into potential molecular targets for controlling this potato pest.
This study uses high-throughput sequencing to profile the virome of potato crops in Bangladesh, identifying ten distinct viruses including the first report of potato virus V (PVV) in the region. The research highlights high rates of co-infection and provides complete genome sequences and phylogenetic analysis for several isolates, offering a foundation for managing viral diseases in potato production.
This review examines the role of FLOWERING LOCUS T (FT) proteins as key regulators of photoperiodic signaling, specifically highlighting their function in promoting tuberization in potatoes. It describes the transcriptional induction of FT genes in potato stolons and their role in sustaining developmental transitions induced by day length.
This study investigates the biofortification of potato tubers (Solanum tuberosum) with organic iodoquinolines, assessing the impact of various cooking methods on iodine retention and tuber composition. It also evaluates the bioavailability of iodine and its metabolic effects in Wistar rats, highlighting the potential of biofortified potatoes as a dietary strategy for iodine supplementation.
This study investigates the enabling factors and barriers for upscaling saline agriculture, focusing on four salt-tolerant crops including potato. The research identifies that personal motivations and natural resource interactions are key factors for the successful expansion of potato cultivation in salt-affected regions.
This study investigates the effects of potato starch and acetylated potato starch on the oil absorption and structural properties of fried noodles. It demonstrates that acetylated potato starch enhances gluten cross-linking and increases resistant starch content, leading to a significant reduction in oil absorption compared to regular potato starch.