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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.
This study uses transcriptome analysis to identify long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs) involved in the regulation of anthocyanin biosynthesis in potato tubers. The findings provide insights into the molecular mechanisms governing tuber pigmentation in Solanum tuberosum.
This study identifies EmrR as a key transcriptional regulator in Dickeya oryzae that controls virulence factors including motility, biofilm formation, and cellulase production. The research demonstrates that EmrR modulates the Type III Secretion System and is essential for full pathogenicity in potato tubers.
This study investigates how specific mutations in the N-terminal peptide of the Potato Virus X (PVX) coat protein affect the virus's structural organization and RNA accessibility. The findings reveal that these mutations alter capsid packing density and hydrophobicity, explaining how the viral RNA becomes translationally competent without typical triggers.
This study examines the impact of historical and projected climate extremes on potato-based farming systems in the northwest highlands of Ethiopia. It assesses how changing weather patterns affect potato cultivation and highlights the need for adaptation strategies to mitigate risks to potato production and food security.
The paper introduces BacPhase, a sequence-based method for bin marker construction and genome phasing specifically designed for autopolyploid species like potato. By applying this method to the autotetraploid potato cultivar C88, the researchers successfully anchored a significant portion of scaffolds and generated high-resolution markers, facilitating improved trait mapping and breeding.