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This study evaluates the environmental impact and climate resilience of different cropping systems in Belgium, including business-as-usual rotations that prioritize cash crops like potatoes. It highlights that while potato-heavy systems show high productivity, they also exhibit higher greenhouse gas emissions and lower stability under climate change compared to integrated crop-livestock systems.
This study evaluates the medical application of potato starch-derived microspheres as an absorbable hemostatic powder for neurosurgery. The research demonstrates how the structural characterization and cross-linking of potato starch can create a highly porous material effective for rapid hemostasis and biocompatibility in animal models.
This study identifies Streptomyces stelliscabiei as an emerging causal agent of potato common scab in China and analyzes the diversity of its pathogenicity-related genes. Furthermore, it evaluates 132 potato germplasm accessions for disease resistance, identifying several highly resistant and resistant materials suitable for potato breeding programs.
This study investigates the use of raw potato starch as a source of resistant starch in broiler chicken diets to modulate growth performance and cecal microbial fermentation. It demonstrates how potato-derived starch interacts with dietary protein levels to influence gut health and nutrient digestibility in livestock.
This study identifies methionine synthase (MS) as a key regulator of plant defense that inhibits viral suppressors of gene silencing (VSRs) across multiple virus types, including Potato Virus X (PVX). The findings suggest that MS protein can be used to engineer broad-spectrum antiviral resistance in crops by disrupting the anti-gene silencing activities of diverse viral pathogens.
This study identifies endophytic bacteria from cassava, specifically Bacillus species, that exhibit strong antagonistic activity against Phytophthora infestans. These bacteria show potential as biocontrol agents for managing potato late blight by inhibiting mycelial growth through direct contact and the production of volatile organic compounds.
This study investigates the mechanisms behind late blight (Phytophthora infestans) suppression in potato intercropping systems using field experiments and epidemiological modeling. It quantifies the relative contributions of host dilution, microclimate modification, and barrier effects, demonstrating that their combined impact significantly reduces disease severity.
This study investigates the genome-wide DNA methylation landscape and its correlation with transcriptome changes in potato during Phytophthora infestans infection. The research identifies how specific methylation variations, particularly in CHH and CHG contexts, influence the expression of defense-related genes and NB-LRR genes, highlighting the role of epigenetic mechanisms in potato late blight response.
This study investigates how straw mulching influences the bacterial community structure and functional potential in the rhizosphere, roots, and tuber peels of different potato cultivars. The research highlights how sustainable agricultural practices can enhance microbial diversity and potentially suppress diseases in potato cultivation.
This study investigates the genetic mechanisms of motility in Ralstonia solanacearum, a major pathogen responsible for bacterial wilt in potatoes. By analyzing mutants of pili and flagella encoding genes (pilY_1, fliP, and fliG) through transcriptomics, the research provides insights into how the pathogen navigates and infects host tissues.