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Agronomy
John Silva Porto, Tiyoko Nair Hojo Reboucas, Abel Reboucas Sao Jose, Alcebiades Reboucas Sao Jose, Nilvanira Donizete Tebaldi, Jose Magno Queiroz Luz
Summary: Potato common scab causes economic losses worldwide and current control methods are ineffective. This study evaluated the effectiveness of biological control agents in controlling the disease, and found that the presence of cover crops can influence the microbial response.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Kathlyn N. Woolfson, Vladimir Zhurov, Tian Wu, Karina M. Kaberi, Stephanie Wu, Mark A. Bernards
Summary: Suberin deposition involves both phenolic and aliphatic polymer biosynthesis and deposition in the same tissue. Knowledge of both phenolic and aliphatic component biosynthesis and their coordinated, temporal deposition is essential for exploiting suberin for crop enhancement. The study investigates the transcriptome changes during the early stages of wound-healing in a potato tuber system and reveals the temporal patterns of primary metabolic pathways, phenolic production pathways, and aliphatic suberin production pathways.
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Biology
Martin Spanoghe, Thierry Marique, Alexandra Nirsha, Florence Esnault, Deborah Lanterbecq
Summary: Monitoring the genetic diversity changes in cultivated potato over time revealed that diversity has been gradually evolving and improving throughout history, suggesting promising signs for breeding programs. This study emphasizes the importance of understanding past decisions impacting current genetic resources and developing new strategies to address sustainability challenges in agrifood systems.
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Plant Sciences
A. Alvarez-Morezuelas, L. Barandalla, E. Ritter, M. Lacuesta, J. I. Ruiz de Galarreta
Summary: Due to climate change, water availability has become a major limiting factor in potato production. This study analyzed the differential response of physiological and yield components in six potato varieties under water deficit conditions and found that Monalisa showed the best response in tuber production under stress conditions. Indirect selection based on parameters associated with water stress can be a useful tool in potato breeding programs for the identification of more tolerant varieties.
JOURNAL OF PLANT PHYSIOLOGY
(2022)
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Plant Sciences
Ebrahim Osdaghi, Jan M. van der Wolf, Hamid Abachi, Xiang Li, Solke H. De Boer, Carol A. Ishimaru
Summary: Bacterial ring rot of potato caused by Clavibacter sepedonicus is a significant quarantine disease that poses a threat to the global potato industry. The disease symptoms manifest on potato plants and infected tubers, and it has a wide host range. The pathogen belongs to the family Microbacteriaceae and is distributed in Asia, Europe, and North America.
MOLECULAR PLANT PATHOLOGY
(2022)
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.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Kwang Ryong Jo, Seungho Cho, Ji-Hong Cho, Hyun-Jin Park, Jang-Gyu Choi, Young-Eun Park, Kwang-Soo Cho
Summary: This study evaluated the genetic structure of Korean potato germplasm and compared it with potato clones from other countries. The analysis revealed three subpopulations and country/region-specific genetic patterns among potato clones. The study also identified candidate gene selection markers associated with stress tolerance.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
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Plant Sciences
Supreeta Vijayakumar, Yu Wang, Gunter Lehretz, Samuel Taylor, Elizabete Carmo-Silva, Stephen Long
Summary: Potato is an important non-grain food crop, and increasing its yield potential can be achieved by addressing bottlenecks in photosynthetic metabolism. Through simulating and optimizing resource investment, it was found that increasing the amounts of three enzymes - Rubisco, FBP aldolase, and SBPase - can enhance the photosynthetic rate of potato.
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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.
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Trevor W. Crosby, Yi Wang
Summary: Decisions in irrigation management can significantly impact potato production sustainability. A study evaluating different irrigation regimes on three russet potato varieties found that over-irrigation at 125%ET was not beneficial, while deficit irrigation at 75%ET during late tuber bulking and maturation stages could result in more sustainable water use.
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Agronomy
Krystyna Zarzecka, Marek Gugala, Iwona Mystkowska, Anna Sikorska
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the interaction of herbicides and biostimulants on the accumulation of dry matter and starch in potato tubers. The results showed that potato cultivars and weather conditions significantly influenced the content and yields of dry matter and starch, while the use of specific herbicides and biostimulants also played a key role in determining starch accumulation and yields.
PLANT SOIL AND ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
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Agronomy
Julia Hoelle, Folkard Asch, Awais Khan, Merideth Bonierbale
Summary: This study explores the suitability of combining remote sensing data with stress severity index (SSI) as a screening tool for selecting drought-tolerant potato genotypes. The results show that Delta T, PRI, and NDVI can serve as good indicators of genotype performance under drought conditions.
JOURNAL OF AGRONOMY AND CROP SCIENCE
(2023)
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Agronomy
Roman Rolbiecki, Stanislaw Rolbiecki, Anna Figas, Barbara Jagosz, Piotr Stachowski, Hicran A. Sadan, Piotr Prus, Ferenc Pal-Fam
Summary: This research demonstrated significantly improved yield and water use efficiency of mid-early potato cultivar Courage through appropriate drip irrigation and nitrogen fertilization methods. The study found that drip irrigation significantly increased the marketable tuber yield of potatoes, while also enhancing irrigation water use efficiency.
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Plant Sciences
Gabriel Gomez-Ocampo, Edmundo L. Ploschuk, Anita Mantese, Carlos D. Crocco, Javier F. Botto
Summary: The study found that AtBBX21 protein can enhance drought tolerance and growth performance of potato plants under water restriction conditions, by mechanisms such as regulating mesophyll conductance and electron transport capacity, reducing plant sensitivity to abscisic acid, and improving photosynthetic efficiency, ultimately leading to increased tuber yield.
Review
Plant Sciences
Pawan Kumar, Idit Ginzberg
Summary: The periderm of potato is a significant corky tissue that plays a crucial role in protecting the tuber from pathogens and water loss. Its formation is closely linked to the development and physiological disorders of potato, such as skin injuries and russeting.