Explore recent research papers collected from PubMed.
This review examines the causes of unpleasant odors in reused potato blanching water, focusing on volatile organic compounds (VOCs) derived from thermal processing and microbial activity. It establishes a foundation for developing sensor technologies to monitor water quality and improve sustainability in the potato processing industry.
This study investigates the chemical and molecular mechanisms behind potato cultivar resistance to the potato tuber moth (Phthorimaea operculella). By identifying specific volatile organic compounds and their corresponding insect odorant receptors, the research provides a framework for developing pest-resistant potato varieties and semiochemical-based management strategies.
This study identifies the biosynthetic pathway for leptines, specialized glycoalkaloids from wild potato (Solanum chacoense) that provide resistance to the Colorado potato beetle. By characterizing the enzymes Sc23DOX and Sc23ACT and expressing them in cultivated potato, the researchers established a genetic basis for engineering pest resistance in potato crops.
This study presents a high-quality genome assembly of the wild potato species Solanum verrucosum, identifying candidate genes for Phytophthora infestans resistance and investigating the genetic basis of self-compatibility. The research also provides detailed insights into the sequence and epigenetic landscape of potato centromeres, revealing a complex mosaic of repetitive elements.
This study identifies Sucrose Phosphate Synthase (SPS) as a key component in the defense against Potato Virus Y (PVY) by promoting sucrose accumulation. The interaction between NbSPS3 and the 14-3-3 protein NbGF14a regulates this metabolic defense, offering potential molecular targets for engineering PVY resistance in potato crops.
This study investigates the role of abscisic acid (ABA) in accelerating wound healing in potatoes (Solanum tuberosum) by promoting the deposition of lignin and suberin. Metabolomic analysis shows that ABA enhances phenylpropanoid metabolism and fatty acid accumulation, strengthening the physical and antimicrobial barriers at the wound site to improve post-harvest quality.
This study utilizes advanced polarization-based quantitative phase microscopy to analyze the crystalline structure and heterogeneity of potato and maize starch granules. The findings reveal how crystalline and amorphous regions interact during enzymatic digestion, providing insights into the structural complexity and structure-function relationships of potato starch.
This study investigates the impact of bioencapsulated yeast (Candida guilliermondii) and iron nanoparticles on Solanum tuberosum under water stress. The findings demonstrate that these treatments significantly enhance tuber yield and the accumulation of beneficial phenolic compounds and antioxidants, offering a potential strategy for improving potato resilience and nutritional value.
This study develops a deep learning-based object detection framework using YOLO and Faster R-CNN models to identify major potato diseases and pests, such as blight, leaf spot, leafroll virus, and Colorado potato beetle, in real-world field conditions. The YOLOv8-medium model achieved high accuracy (98% mAP), demonstrating the potential for automated, timely biotic stress detection in potato production systems.
This study employs integrated omics to investigate the molecular and regulatory mechanisms governing shade avoidance syndrome (SAS) in potato (Solanum tuberosum) seedlings. The research identifies key genetic pathways and factors that control how potato plants adapt their growth and development in response to shaded environments.