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This study utilizes low-field nuclear magnetic resonance (LF-NMR) and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) to examine the gelatinization and retrogradation properties of isolated potato starch compared to potato flour. The research demonstrates how non-starch components like proteins and fibers in potato flour restrict starch swelling and stabilize water distribution during storage, providing insights into the food science of potato-derived products.
This study identifies the potato nucleoskeleton protein StKAKU4 as a susceptibility factor that is targeted and stabilized by the Phytophthora infestans effector Pi22798. The research demonstrates that StKAKU4 negatively regulates plant immunity by modulating vesicle trafficking between the nuclear envelope and endosomal organelles during infection.
This study investigates the impact of various chitosan derivatives on the 'Lady Rosetta' potato variety, focusing on growth, yield, and processing quality. It highlights how chitosan lactate modulates the expression of genes related to enzymatic browning and acrylamide precursors while providing antibacterial protection against major potato pathogens.
This study evaluates the use of myco-synthesized copper oxide nanoparticles (CuONPs) as a sustainable bionanofungicide to manage the potato pathogen Fusarium falciforme. The research demonstrates that CuONPs effectively suppress fungal growth, mitigate disease symptoms, and significantly enhance potato tuber yield and antioxidant enzyme activity.
This study examines the impact of different land-use systems, including a potato monoculture field, on soil fungal communities in the Brazilian Cerrado. The research compares fungal diversity and soil characteristics across native vegetation, cover-cropping, and potato cultivation, identifying core mycobiota such as Fusarium and Trichoderma.
This study develops an RT-qPCR-based assay using the PITG_13011 gene to specifically quantify Phytophthora infestans sporangia. The method provides a molecular tool for assessing pathogen proliferation during late blight infection, which is critical for pathology and resistance studies in potatoes.
This study identifies a fungal strain, Metarhizium robertsii ML-2, isolated from potato fields and evaluates its effectiveness as a biopesticide against the potato tuber moth (Phthorimaea operculella). The results demonstrate high mortality rates in larvae and pupae, suggesting its potential for sustainable integrated pest management in potato cultivation.
This study identifies key transcription factors that regulate detoxification genes in the Colorado potato beetle, a major pest of potato crops, contributing to its resistance against the insecticide thiamethoxam. The research provides molecular insights into pest resistance mechanisms, which is essential for developing integrated pest management strategies in potato cultivation.
This study evaluates the development of wound-healing biopolymer films synthesized from potato starch and curcumin. The research demonstrates that integrating curcumin into potato starch-based materials improves their mechanical properties and therapeutic efficacy in promoting wound regeneration in animal models.
This study developed a sensitive UPLC-MS/MS method to simultaneously detect difenoconazole and pyraclostrobin residues in potatoes, which are commonly used to treat early blight. The research also performed a dietary risk assessment, finding that the pesticide levels in potatoes pose an acceptable health risk to consumers.