More Potato Studies

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Comparative genome-wide identification and analysis of the COMT gene family in potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) and Arabidopsis ( Arabidopsis thaliana (L.) Heynh.).

BMC plant biology | PubMed: 2026-05-23

This study provides a genome-wide identification and characterization of 18 StCOMT genes in potato, analyzing their evolutionary relationships, structural features, and expression patterns. The findings suggest these genes play significant roles in stress resistance and development through the phenylpropanoid pathway, offering potential targets for potato molecular breeding.

Design, synthesis, and antifungal activity of licochalcone A derivatives and mechanism of action against Phytopathogenic Fungi.

Bioorganic chemistry | PubMed: 2026-05-22

This study evaluates the antifungal efficacy of licochalcone A derivatives against Rhizoctonia solani, a significant potato pathogen. The researchers demonstrated that compound 5b provides effective protective and curative control against R. solani on potato tissues by disrupting fungal membrane integrity and inducing oxidative stress.

Plant growth-promoting Pseudomonas strains modulate potato tuberisation signalling and development.

Journal of experimental botany | PubMed: 2026-05-21

This study investigates how plant growth-promoting Pseudomonas strains influence potato development and tuberization signaling in Solanum tuberosum cultivars. The research demonstrates that these bacteria can significantly induce the expression of the key tuberization regulator StSP6A and activate jasmonic acid-related pathways, affecting both tuber quality and root architecture.

Maize stover mulching combined with an optimized fertilization strategy reshapes rhizosphere microbial communities and functions in greenhouse potato.

Frontiers in microbiology | PubMed: 2026-05-21

This study investigates how combining maize stover mulching with optimized fertilization affects the rhizosphere microbiome and yield of greenhouse-grown potatoes. Metagenomic analysis revealed that specific management strategies enhance microbial diversity and enrich functional pathways related to carbon metabolism, ultimately supporting improved plant performance and productivity.

ORANGE: a tale of two pigments and two organelles.

Plant cell reports | PubMed: 2026-05-21

This review explores the ORANGE (OR) protein family's role as a master regulator of carotenoid biosynthesis and chromoplast biogenesis. It specifically highlights how 'golden SNP' variants can be used via CRISPR-based genome editing to enhance the nutritional profile of crops, including potatoes.

Mechanism of Chitosan Oligosaccharides in Inhibiting Phytophthora infestans and Synergistic Enhancement with Conventional Fungicides: A Strategy for the Management of Potato Late Blight.

Journal of agricultural and food chemistry | PubMed: 2026-05-20

This study investigates the inhibitory mechanisms of Chitosan oligosaccharides (COS) against Phytophthora infestans, the pathogen responsible for potato late blight. It demonstrates that COS disrupts pathogen metabolism and membrane biogenesis while inducing systemic resistance in potato plants, ultimately improving crop yield and disease management in field trials.

Development of nucleic acid testing technology for quarantine pest Globodera rostochiensis based on a species-specific DNA fragment.

PeerJ | PubMed: 2026-05-20

This study identifies a species-specific DNA fragment for Globodera rostochiensis, a major potato cyst nematode, to develop sensitive PCR and RAA-LFD diagnostic assays. These molecular tools enable rapid and field-deployable detection of the pest in soil and larvae, supporting potato biosecurity and quarantine efforts.

Dual phosphorylation of StCAMTA3 mediated by distinct calcium sensors orchestrates potato immunity.

The New phytologist | PubMed: 2026-05-18

This study identifies a regulatory mechanism in potato where the transcription factor StCAMTA3 is dually phosphorylated by calcium sensors StCIPK7 and StCPK5 to modulate immunity against Phytophthora infestans. The findings reveal how StCBL3 and StCPK5 counteract the repressive effects of StCAMTA3 to enhance disease resistance.

Cucumber Mosaic Virus Coat Protein Sequesters Host CDPK7-Like Into Phase-Separated Condensates to Promote Viral Infection.

Molecular plant pathology | PubMed: 2026-05-18

This study identifies the host kinase CDPK7-like as a key factor in viral infection mechanisms, specifically showing that its overexpression enhances resistance against Potato Virus Y (PVY). These findings provide a potential genetic target for functional genomics and breeding strategies aimed at improving PVY resistance in potato crops.

Computer-Aided Rational Hapten Design of Mepiquat Chloride: High-Affinity Antibody and Sensitive Immunoassay for Food and Environmental Samples.

Journal of agricultural and food chemistry | PubMed: 2026-05-18

The study describes the development of a sensitive lateral-flow immunochromatographic assay for the detection of Mepiquat chloride residues in potatoes and other environmental samples. This research provides a practical tool for food safety monitoring and pesticide residue analysis in potato production.