More Potato Studies

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Transcriptome analysis reveals long noncoding RNAs involved in the tuber anthocyanin synthesis of potato (Solanum tuberosum L.).

BMC plant biology | PubMed: 2026-04-07

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.

The MarR Family Transcriptional Regulator EmrR Negatively Regulates the Type III Secretion System (T3SS) and Positively Modulates Pathogenicity in Dickeya oryzae.

Molecular plant pathology | PubMed: 2026-04-07

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.

Effect of Mutations in the N-Terminal Peptide of the Coat Protein on the Structure of Potato Virus X According to Small-Angle X-Ray Scattering and Molecular Dynamics.

Biochemistry. Biokhimiia | PubMed: 2026-04-06

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.

Observed and projected climate extremes in northwest highlands of Ethiopia and their implications in potato-based farming systems.

Scientific reports | PubMed: 2026-04-06

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.

BacPhase: Long-insert paired-end sequencing for bin marker construction and genome phasing.

aBIOTECH | PubMed: 2026-04-06

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.

Odor formation in reused potato processing water: potential causes, VOC markers and sensor needs.

Critical reviews in food science and nutrition | PubMed: 2026-04-06

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.

Semiochemicals and odorant receptors underlying potato cultivar susceptibility and resistance to potato tuber moth.

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America | PubMed: 2026-04-06

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.

A rare glycoalkaloid biosynthetic pathway from wild potato unlocks genetic routes to Colorado potato beetle resistance.

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America | PubMed: 2026-04-06

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.

An improved Solanum verrucosum genome provides insight into potato centromeres and epigenetic regulation.

G3 (Bethesda, Md.) | PubMed: 2026-04-05

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.

Sucrose Phosphate Synthase Defends Nicotiana benthamiana against Potato Virus Y Infection via 14-3-3 Protein Interaction.

Journal of agricultural and food chemistry | PubMed: 2026-04-05

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.