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This study investigates the use of dimethyl trisulfide (DMTS), a volatile compound derived from predatory mites, to control the potato tuber moth (Phthorimaea operculella). The research demonstrates that DMTS significantly disrupts the pest's mating, oviposition, and ovarian development, offering a potential semiochemical-based strategy for sustainable potato crop protection.
This study utilizes integrated transcriptomic and metabolomic analysis to identify a regulatory network involving MYB and WRKY transcription factors and Resistance Gene Analogs (RGAs) in potato late blight resistance. It highlights the critical role of phenylalanine metabolism in the potato's defense response against Phytophthora infestans.
This study investigates the mechanisms of acrylamide formation in a potato-based model during air frying, specifically examining how oxygen supplementation influences chemical pathways and precursor degradation. The findings provide insights into reducing acrylamide levels in processed potato products by manipulating the frying microenvironment.
This study investigates the formation and structural stability of amyloid-like fibrils derived from potato proteins under different drying conditions. It demonstrates that freeze-drying best preserves the β-sheet organization and network structure of these fibrils, providing insights for their use in food structuring and bio-based materials.
This study investigates the formation of hazardous compounds like acrylamide in various thermally processed foods, identifying potato products as particularly susceptible to acrylamide formation during roasting. The research highlights the impact of raw materials and processing methods on food safety, which is relevant to potato-derived food science.
This study investigates the use of copper oxide nanoparticles synthesized from the fungus Lecanicillium aphanocladii as a green fungicide to combat Fusarium wilt in potatoes. It explores how these nanoparticles enhance the plant's molecular and antioxidant defense mechanisms against the fungal pathogen.
This study utilizes resequencing technology to investigate the genetic basis of the early-maturing trait in the elite potato parent Kexin23. The research identifies key genomic regions and mechanisms that contribute to its superior performance, providing valuable insights for potato breeding and functional genomics.
This study investigates the genetic basis of starch gelatinization and retrogradation in potatoes using a genome-wide association study (GWAS). It identifies key loci and genes, such as AGPL, GWD, and SBE, that influence starch functional properties, providing a basis for breeding potatoes with improved starch quality for food and industrial use.
This study investigates the vertical and horizontal transfer of bacterial communities across three generations of potato tubers in the Nadine and Royal Blue cultivars. The research highlights that while most bacteria are acquired from the environment, a small core group of microbes is consistently transferred through the tuber flesh, potentially influencing plant health and stress response pathways.
This study examines the impact of foliar applications of zinc sulphate and boric acid on potato tuber yield, quality, and storage characteristics. The research demonstrates how these micronutrients can be used to improve the nutritional profile and post-harvest performance of potatoes.