Article
Microbiology
Artemii A. Ivanov, Egor O. Ukladov, Tatiana S. Golubeva
Summary: Phytophthora infestans is a major pathogen in agriculture, with significant impact on Solanaceae species like potatoes and tomatoes. Research shows annual crop losses caused by this pathogen, particularly affecting potatoes. Further studies are needed to delve deeper into this interaction.
Article
Plant Sciences
Xinyi Hu, Kristian Persson Hoden, Zhen Liao, Anna Asman, Christina Dixelius
Summary: Phytophthora spp. cause damage to plants by using effector proteins and small RNAs. The study found that the sRNA encoded by P. infestans can affect potato mRNA, expanding our understanding of the strategies used by this species to facilitate infection.
Article
Agronomy
Palanisamy Muthukumar, Gograj Singh Jat, Pritam Kalia, Chitra Devi Pandey, Raman Selvakumar, Suman Lata, Shilpi Kumari, Sachin Kumar, Bhoopal Singh Tomar
Summary: This study aimed to screen wild tomato Solanum habrochaites accessions for resistance to late blight and characterize their morphological characters. Three accessions (LA1777, LA2167, and LA2556) were found to be resistant to late blight. LA1777 showed the highest resistance and could be used as a source for breeding blight-resistant tomatoes. Hybrid combinations using LA1777 as a male parent also showed encouraging results. The morphological characterization of the accessions provided valuable information for breeding superior tomato cultivars.
GENETIC RESOURCES AND CROP EVOLUTION
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Isaac K. Abuley, James S. Lynott, Jens G. Hansen, David E. L. Cooke, Alison K. Lees
Summary: A study conducted in Danish potato fields found that isolates of P. infestans had developed resistance to mandipropamid, with a dominance of the EU43 genotype. Field experiments confirmed the resistance of EU43 isolates to mandipropamid. This is the first report of mandipropamid resistance in P. infestans.
Article
Horticulture
Saiful Islam, Tasnin Khan Eusufzai, Fareyzul Haque Ansarey, Mohammad Mahmood Hasan, Abu Shamim Mohammad Nahiyan
Summary: A study conducted at ACI Limited developed a late blight resistant potato clone, C2-5, by using BARI Alu 77 as the female parent and BARI Alu 53 as the male parent. This clone showed resistance to foliage destruction and exhibited high tuber yield potential. It also tested positive for several late blight resistance genes/QTLs. This new clone can be considered a potential candidate for cultivation and further breeding programs.
JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURAL SCIENCE & BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
German de la Cruz, Raul Blas, Willmer Perez, Edgar Neyra, Rodomiro Ortiz
Summary: In this study, 303 candidate genes with high resistance to late blight were identified through transcriptomic analysis. Functional analysis showed that these genes were related to disease resistance and specific disease resistance proteins, providing new gene resources for potato breeding against Phytophthora infestans.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Maria Candela Lobato, Florencia Pia Olivieri, Milagros Florencia Machinandiarena, Maria Eugenia Becherucci, Mariana Laura Feldman
Summary: The present study investigated the use of Undaria pinnatifida aqueous extract (AE) as an inducer of potato defense responses. Results showed that AE protected potato plants against Phytophthora infestans infection, although higher concentrations were required to inhibit the growth of the pathogen. AE induced defense responses in treated plants through the activation of the salicylic acid pathway.
PHYSIOLOGICAL AND MOLECULAR PLANT PATHOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Saptarathi Deb, Maria Cristina Della Lucia, Samathmika Ravi, Giovanni Bertoldo, Piergiorgio Stevanato
Summary: In order to manage late blight in tomato plants, researchers identified disease-associated SNP markers through transcriptome sequencing and validated their effectiveness in 31 tomato varieties with varying disease phenotypes. These markers can be used for molecular screening in tomato breeding.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Laura Meno, Olga Escuredo, Isaac K. Abuley, M. Carmen Seijo
Summary: By monitoring meteorological and aerobiological data, machine learning algorithms such as random forest and decision tree successfully predicted the concentration of Phytophthora infestans sporangia, with model accuracies of 87% and 85% respectively. Including this type of information in forecasting systems can improve the accurate estimation of potato late blight pathogen sporangia.
Article
Plant Sciences
C. A. Agho, E. Runno-Paurson, T. Tahtjarv, E. Kaurilind, U. Niinemets
Summary: This study analyzed the volatile organic compounds (VOCs) emitted by different potato cultivars with varying resistance to late blight disease. The results showed that cultivars with higher resistance had higher emissions of VOCs, particularly sesquiterpenes and monoterpenes. The VOC profiles could be used as an indicator to identify potato cultivars resistant to late blight disease.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Amira A. Al Harethi, Qais Y. M. Abdullah, Hala J. Al Jobory, Samar A. Al Aquil, Ramadan A. Arafa
Summary: This study successfully isolated and identified Phytophthora infestans in Yemen using advanced methods, providing fundamental data for the prevention and control of late blight.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Ramadan A. Arafa, Said M. Kamel, Dalia Taher, Svein O. Solberg, Mohamed T. Rakha
Summary: Late blight-resistant wild tomato produces a higher number of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) compared to susceptible genotypes. This study provides promising insights for the management of late blight and suggests that metabolic profiling can contribute to a better understanding of resistance mechanisms.
Article
Plant Sciences
Eva Blatnik, Marinka Horvat, Sabina Berne, Miha Humar, Peter Dolnicar, Vladimir Meglic
Summary: This study selected potato genotypes with the Rpi Smira2/R8 gene from progeny populations and found that these genotypes exhibit a certain level of resistance to late blight, especially against Slovenian isolates.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Kristian Persson Hoden, Xinyi Hu, German Martinez, Christina Dixelius
Summary: Degradome sequencing was utilized to predict mRNA cleavage sites in potato and Phytophthora infestans, revealing widespread cleavage regions in the two genomes and multiple targets with complex regulatory cascades, especially in potato. The new analytic approach based on deep learning convolutional neural network was found useful for identifying cleavage sites beyond miRNAs in complex biological systems.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Microbiology
Genevieve Leger, Amy Novinscak, Adrien Biessy, Simon Lamarre, Martin Filion
Summary: Different PCA-producing Pseudomonas spp. strains exhibited varying levels of biocontrol activity against Phytophthora infestans in potato tuber bioassays. The quantities of PCA produced did not correlate with biocontrol activity, suggesting the presence of other genetic determinants potentially involved in controlling the pathogen. Genome mining identified siderophores, cyclic lipopeptides, and non-ribosomal peptide synthase and polyketide synthase hybrid clusters as potential factors in the biocontrol of Phytophthora infestans by phenazine-producing pseudomonads.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Paulina Smyda-Dajmund, Jadwiga Sliwka, Marta Janiszewska, Ewa Zirnnoch-Guzowska
MOLECULAR BIOLOGY REPORTS
(2020)
Article
Agronomy
Emil Stefanczyk, Jaroslaw Plich, Marta Janiszewska, Paulina Smyda-Dajmund, Sylwester Sobkowiak, Jadwiga Sliwka
MOLECULAR BREEDING
(2020)
Article
Agronomy
Nadia Azil, Emil Stefanczyk, Sylwester Sobkowiak, Saliha Chihat, Houda Boureghda, Jadwiga Sliwka
Summary: This study identified and characterized the main pathogens causing potato diseases in Algeria, with Fusarium sambucinum being the most common species. Fusarium oxysporum and F. nygamai were the most aggressive in causing potato wilt, while F. sambucinum was the most aggressive in causing potato tuber dry rot. This research provides valuable insights into the management of potato diseases in Algeria.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PLANT PATHOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Biochemical Research Methods
Zhimin Yin, Fuliang Xie, Krystyna Michalak, Baohong Zhang, Ewa Zimnoch-Guzowska
Summary: This study evaluated candidate reference genes for quantifying the expression profiles of coding and non-coding genes in potato responding to potato virus Y inoculation. The most stable reference genes were determined to be sEF1a, sTUBb and seIF5, while the least stable ones were sPP2A, sSUI1 and sGAPDH. Using the same reference gene allowed for normalization of both miRNA and mRNA levels from a single RNA sample.
MOLECULAR AND CELLULAR PROBES
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
Paulina Smyda-Dajmund, Jadwiga Sliwka, Clizia Villano, Marta Janiszewska, Riccardo Aversano, Piotr Tomasz Bednarek, Domenico Carputo, Ewa Zimnoch-Guzowska
Summary: The research revealed that somatic hybridization in potato leads to an increase in DNA methylation levels, affecting the epigenetics of the hybrids. Variations were observed in the DNA methylation levels between wild potato species and cultivated varieties.
Article
Agronomy
Renata Lebecka, Jadwiga Sliwka, Anna Grupa-Urbanska, Katarzyna Szajko, Waldemar Marczewski
Summary: This research identified QTLs for potato tuber resistance to D. solani and for tuber starch content, as well as investigated the relationship between these traits. Prominent QTLs for disease severity and incidence were identified on potato chromosome IV, with additional QTLs for starch content on other chromosomes. The findings suggest potential for marker development and further study in potato breeding programs.
Article
Agronomy
Ewa Zimnoch-Guzowska, Bogdan Flis
Summary: The potato parental line breeding programme in Poland aimed to create parental forms for breeding new potato varieties and introduced new sources of resistance and quality traits. The programme has significantly impacted potato breeding, resulting in 72 Polish potato varieties with higher levels of resistance to major pathogens.
Article
Agronomy
Sylwester Sobkowiak, Marta Janiszewska, Emil Stefanczyk, Iwona Wasilewicz-Flis, Jadwiga Sliwka
Summary: This study identified key loci affecting tuber dry rot resistance through the investigation of genetic inheritance in two hybrid populations of potatoes. The findings confirmed the polygenic control of this resistance and contribute to a better understanding of potato-Fusarium interaction and the breeding of resistant potato cultivars.
Review
Plant Sciences
Paulina Paluchowska, Jadwiga Sliwka, Zhimin Yin
Summary: Using resistance genes targeting conservative effectors of Phytophthora infestans and constructing gene pyramids can provide durable, broad-spectrum resistance. Genetic engineering techniques enable easier transfer of resistance genes to cultivated varieties, increasing the durability and spectrum of potato resistance to evolving P. infestans strains.
Article
Agronomy
Marta Janiszewska, Paulina Smyda-Dajmund, Sylwester Sobkowiak, Dorota Michalowska, Jadwiga Sliwka
Summary: Wild potato relatives are potential sources of desirable agricultural traits for potato breeding. We described 29 seed accessions of 26 Solanum species from the VIR potato collection and preserved in Poland. The evaluation included resistance to disease, tuber flesh color, enzymatic discoloration, and tuber dormancy. We found valuable potato relatives with resistance, white flesh, and longer dormancy periods.
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Mousa Torabi Giglou, Rasoul Heydarnajad Giglou, Behrouz Esmaeilpour, Rasoul Azarmi, Akbar Padash, Mahdieh Falakian, Jadwiga Sliwka, Gholamreza Gohari, Hassan Maleki Lajayer
Summary: This study evaluated the effects of Kitoplus (R) growth stimulant and Fe-CTs NPs on peppermint growth and essential oil biosynthesis under drought stress conditions. The results showed that these treatments had significant effects on the physiological traits of peppermint and could alleviate the adverse effects of drought stress.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2022)
Review
Plant Sciences
Anna Mikula, Pawel Chmielarz, Teresa Hazubska-Przybyl, Dariusz Kulus, Malgorzata Maslanka, Bozena Pawlowska, Ewa Zimnoch-Guzowska
Summary: This article introduces the research and current status of cryopreservation of vegetatively propagated plant material in Poland. It discusses the use of cell suspensions, nanoparticles, and plant extracts to improve cryopreservation efficiency. It summarizes the applications and advances in cryopreservation of ornamental plants, crop species, forest trees, and ferns.
ACTA SOCIETATIS BOTANICORUM POLONIAE
(2022)
Review
Plant Sciences
Ewa Zimnoch-Guzowska, Pawel Chmielarz, Mikolaj K. Wawrzyniak, Beata P. Plitta-Michalak, Marcin Michalak, Malgorzata Palucka, Urszula Wasilenczyk, Paulina Kosek, Dariusz Kulus, Anna Rucinska, Anna Mikula
Summary: The use of liquid nitrogen (LN) in plant gene banks is currently limited, with only 20 out of 500 banks in Europe utilizing cryogenic temperatures. Poland has gradually developed its gene banking system since the 1990s, mainly focusing on seed collection. This review provides the first summary of gene cryobank activities and resources in Poland, highlighting the use of LN in plant protection programs and presenting the characteristics of four existing gene cryobanks in the country.
ACTA SOCIETATIS BOTANICORUM POLONIAE
(2022)
Article
Ecology
M. Janiszewska, S. Sobkowiak, E. Stefanczyk, J. Sliwka
Summary: This study investigated 237 isolates of Phytophthora infestans collected from an unprotected experimental field in Poland over 15 growing seasons. The results showed 89 unique genotypes, with 87 isolates belonging to genotype 34_A1. The study also analyzed the variability in metalaxyl resistance and virulence among isolates of the P. infestans genotype 34_A1.