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Screening for PVY N-Wi Resistance in Kenyan Potato Cultivars Potato Res. (IF 0.929) Pub Date : 2021-01-08 John Onditi, Moses Nyongesa, René van der Vlugt
Over the past decades, two new strains of potato virus Y (PVYN-Wi (Wilga) and PVYNTN) have been the most widely distributed worldwide in potato crops (Solanum tuberosum L.). Effective resistance genes comprehensive against all the known strains of the virus are available in some commercial cultivars. However, not all resistance genes in cultivars have been challenged by the new PVY strains to confirm
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Assessment of Treatments to Control the Spread of PVY in Seed Potato Crops: Results Obtained in Belgium Through a Multi-Year Trial Potato Res. (IF 0.929) Pub Date : 2021-01-06 Jean-Louis Rolot, Hugues Seutin, Liliane Deveux
The aim of this study was to assess the effectiveness of several treatments to control the spread of PVY (Potato virus Y) in seed potato crops. Field trials were conducted over a number of years in the Ardenne region of Belgium. Chemical treatments, including sprays of mineral oil, insecticide and a mix of them, were tested along with other treatments such as vegetal oil, plant slurries and Siliforce®
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Farmer Knowledge in Potato Virus Epidemiology and Control in Kenya Potato Res. (IF 0.929) Pub Date : 2020-12-18 John Onditi, Nancy Ng’anga, Moses Nyongesa, René van der Vlugt
Potato is an important food security crop in Kenya. High prevalence of potato viruses is one of the major causes of low potato yields. Implementation of effective virus management strategies requires information on farmers’ perceptions and practices on virus epidemiology and control. To better understand farmers’ knowledge and practices in virus control and set possible pathways for intervention, a
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Latent Infection by Clavibacter sepedonicus and Correlation with Ring Rot Symptoms Development in Potato Cultivars Potato Res. (IF 0.929) Pub Date : 2020-12-12 G. Gryń, K. Franke, M. M. Nowakowski, M. Nowakowski
The aim of this study was to determine the response of potato cultivars to Clavibacter sepedonicus (Cs) infection in a field experiment. The research focused on the infection in a latent form as it is a risk for unnoticed spread. A total of 18 cultivars were tested in the years 2013–2016. Symptoms of the disease were observed on the leaves during growth and in tubers after harvest and after storage
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Hilling of Transplanted Seedlings from Novel Hybrid True Potato Seeds Does Not Enhance Tuber Yield but Can Affect Tuber Size Distribution Potato Res. (IF 0.929) Pub Date : 2020-11-19 Luuk C. M. van Dijk, Willemien J. M. Lommen, Michiel E. de Vries, Olivia C. Kacheyo, Paul C. Struik
A novel cropping system for potato was tested for two consecutive years under normal Dutch agronomic conditions. Seedlings from two experimental genotypes of hybrid true potato seeds were produced in a greenhouse nursery and transplanted into the field 5 weeks after sowing to assess tuber yield levels and to study effects of hilling on tuber yield and number, tuber size distribution and tuber greening
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Crop Simulation Models as Decision-Supporting Tools for Sustainable Potato Production: a Review Potato Res. (IF 0.929) Pub Date : 2020-11-17 K. L. Divya, Priyank Hanuman Mhatre, E. P. Venkatasalam, R. Sudha
Potato has been recognized as a crop of importance in developing countries for ensuring human nutrition and food security. The dwindling natural resources, low fertility of soils, the incidence of pests and diseases, climate change and lack of strategic planning pose major constraints for potato production in these countries. Crop models are efficient tools for assisting research and development efforts
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Crop Coefficient for Potato Crop Evapotranspiration Estimation by Field Water Balance Method in Semi-Arid Region, Maharashtra, India Potato Res. (IF 0.929) Pub Date : 2020-11-09 S. A. Kadam, S. D. Gorantiwar, N. P. Mandre, D. P. Tale
Crop evapotranspiration (ETc) estimation is essential for many studies such as irrigation system design and management, crop yield simulation, and water resource planning and management. Field studies were conducted at MPKV Rahuri, Maharashtra from 2015 - 2016 and 2016 - 2017 (2 years) in clay soils to determine crop evapotranspiration and crop coefficients (Kc) of the potato crop. The experimental
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Diploid Potato Germplasm with Resistance to Dickeya solani Potato Res. (IF 0.929) Pub Date : 2020-10-24 Renata Lebecka, Iwona Wasilewicz-Flis, Dariusz Mańkowski
Potato growers suffer losses due to potato soft rot and blackleg caused by pectinolytic bacteria of different species. These bacteria cause yield loss during cultivation and storage, and can be transmitted to the next generations through seed tubers. The prevalence of Pectobacterium atrosepticum has decreased over the last 20 years in Europe in favour of Dickeya solani and P. carotovorum subsp. brasiliense
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Potato ( Solanum tuberosum L.) Cultivation by Zero Tillage and Paddy Straw Mulching in the Saline Soils of the Ganges Delta Potato Res. (IF 0.929) Pub Date : 2020-10-15 Sukanta K. Sarangi, B. Maji, P. C. Sharma, S. Digar, K. K. Mahanta, D. Burman, U. K. Mandal, S. Mandal, M. Mainuddin
In the coastal region of the Ganges Delta, rice is the predominant crop during the wet/kharif season and most of the land remains fallow during dry/rabi season due to soil salinity and irrigation water scarcity. Sustainable intensification of coastal saline land needs an improved package of practices which conserves soil moisture, facilitates early crop establishment, ensures profitability and has
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Role of Virus Infection in Seed Tubers, Secondary Spread and Insecticidal Spray on the Yield of Potato in Deccan Plateau, India Potato Res. (IF 0.929) Pub Date : 2020-10-13 Kavita Hegde, C. M. Kalleshwaraswamy, V. Venkataravanappa
Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) is an important food and cash crop of India. An important constraint in potato cultivation in Deccan Plateau of India is non-availability of quality seed tubers. Many certified cultivars are readily available, but their quality check pertaining to viral infection is neglected. This study was made to determine the infection level of potato viruses in certified seed potatoes
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The Effect of Chemical Treatments on the Tuber Dormancy of Hungarian Potato Cultivars Potato Res. (IF 0.929) Pub Date : 2020-10-12 Ádám Esztergályos, Zsolt Polgár
The length of tuber dormancy of potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) is an important property of cultivars, which significantly determines the duration of storage period, the storage conditions, the economy of storage and the earliest time of planting. Potato cultivars can largely differ in the duration of dormancy period. Under temperate climatic conditions, longer dormancy is more advantageous. However
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Prevalence of R Genes for Resistance to Potato Viruses in Uganda Germplasm Potato Res. (IF 0.929) Pub Date : 2020-10-06 Arinaitwe Abel Byarugaba, Settumba B. Mukasa, Alex Barekye, Patrick R. Rubaihayo
The most important potato viruses in Uganda are Potato virus Y (PVY), Potato leafroll virus (PLRV), Potato virus X (PVX), Potato virus S (PVS), Potato virus A (PVA) and Potato virus M (PVM). Utilization of R genes in breeding for resistance to viruses has not been explored in Uganda due to limited information on the prevalence of R genes in the available genotypes. This study aimed at identifying potato
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Modelling Shrinkage in Deep-Fried Satina Potato Slices Pretreated with Ultrasound Potato Res. (IF 0.929) Pub Date : 2020-09-28 Fatemeh Roshani, Sara Movahhed, Hossein Ahmadi Chenarbon
When frying foods, volume changes appear as shrinkage that can affect their physical properties including density and porosity, which are both important factors for heat and mass transfer. Challenges faced in heat and mass transfer while processing foods are associated with shrinkage. It is thus necessary to analyse and quantify structural changes in foods (such as shrinkage) to better understand the
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Glycoalkaloid Content in Italian Potato Breeding Clones Improved for Resistance against Potato Tuber Moth ( Phthorimaea operculella Zeller) Potato Res. (IF 0.929) Pub Date : 2020-09-22 José Sanchez del Pulgar, Massimo Lucarini, Altero Aguzzi, Paolo Gabrielli, Bruno Parisi, Daniela Pacifico, Giuseppe Mandolino, Ginevra Lombardi-Boccia
The present study evaluated the content of glycoalkaloids (α-chaconine and α-solanine) in the edible portion of six hybrid potato clones coming from the Italian potato breeding programme focused on resistance against the potato tuber moth (Phthorimaea operculella Zeller). To evaluate the influence of agro-climatic conditions on glycoalkaloid content, the potato clones were grown for two consecutive
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Production and Assessment of Potato Material Resistant to the Broadleaf Herbicide Bentazone Potato Res. (IF 0.929) Pub Date : 2020-09-17 Bo Tao, Shiqi Sun, Lili Zhang, Jing Guo, Baihui Shao
In potato cultivation, the problem of controlling broadleaf weeds could be solved with the production of plants resistant to the broadleaf herbicide bentazone. Plant tissue culture technology and herbicide screening technology were used to select bentazone-resistant potato materials and to analyse the physiological and biochemical characteristics of their resistance. Potato microtubers were used as
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Adoption of Organic Potato Production in Ardabil Plain, Iran: an Application of the Extended Theory of Planned Behaviour Potato Res. (IF 0.929) Pub Date : 2020-09-07 Bahram Imani, Mohammad S. Allahyari, Abumohammad Bondori, Nayer Emami, Hamid El Bilali
Chemical agricultural inputs (e.g. pesticides and fertilizers) pollute the environment and undermine food safety. In fact, agriculture is in a direct relationship with the environment and farmers’ behaviours have extensive positive or negative impacts on it. Therefore, enhancing farmers’ behaviours to go towards organic farming methods represents a promising approach. The present study aimed to explore
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Studies on Physicochemical and Sensory Attributes of Potatoes Stored During Winter in High-Altitude Cold Desert, Ladakh, India Potato Res. (IF 0.929) Pub Date : 2020-09-07 Narendra Singh, Dorjey Angchuk, Manisha Phour, O. P. Chaurasia
This study assessed the feasibility of providing a regular supply of locally produced potatoes during landlocked winter months in Ladakh region. Potato tubers were stored (January–May) in semi-underground stores where conditions were between 0.2–13.6 °C and 87–96% relative humidity. Periodical sample analysis was carried out on sensory attributes and the physicochemical attributes firmness, sprouting
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Exploring Variability in Resource Use Efficiencies Among Smallholder Potato Growers in South Africa Potato Res. (IF 0.929) Pub Date : 2020-09-04 A. C. Franke, I. E. Sekoboane
South Africa harbours many small-scale potato growers who produce for home consumption and local markets using variable levels of inputs (seed, nutrients, water). We assessed potato production practices, input resource use and use efficiencies, farm characteristics and yield gaps on smallholder potato farms in the KwaZulu Natal and Mpumalanga Provinces of South Africa through a survey and a crop model
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Vector Management Strategies Against Bemisia tabaci (Gennadius) Transmitting Potato Apical Leaf Curl Virus in Seed Potatoes Potato Res. (IF 0.929) Pub Date : 2020-09-01 Malik Kamlesh, K.V. Raghavendra, Manoj Kumar
Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) being a vegetatively propagated crop is infected by a large number of viral diseases, most of which are transferred over generations through planting material (tubers), duly responsible for degeneration of seed stocks over the years. In the recent past, the most important geminivirus infecting potato has been Tomato Leaf Curl New Delhi Virus-Potato (ToLCNDV-Potato) or
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Combined Impact of Elevated CO 2 Concentration and Climatic Warming on Potato Yield and Quality in Semi-arid Regions Potato Res. (IF 0.929) Pub Date : 2020-08-27 Yao Yubi, Lei Jun, Niu Haiyang, Zhang Xiuyun
An experiment was performed to study the impacts of elevated CO2 concentrations and climatic warming on potato growth during 2016. The changes in potato gas exchange parameters, yield and nutrient composition and the microelement concentrations in tubers were analysed. The results showed that potato growth was affected by warming and the elevated CO2 concentration. The net photosynthetic rate (Pn)
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Molecular Identification and In Vitro Plant Growth-Promoting Activities of Culturable Potato ( Solanum tuberosum L.) Rhizobacteria in Tanzania Potato Res. (IF 0.929) Pub Date : 2020-08-21 B. N. Aloo, E. R. Mbega, B. A. Makumba, R. Hertel, R. Daniel
The present study investigated the diversity of culturable rhizobacteria associated with potato (S. tuberosum L.) in Tanzania and assessed their in vitro plant growth-promoting (PGP) activities to deduce their potential as biofertilizers. Potato rhizosphere soil and tuber samples (54 samples in total) were collected from 9 villages in three different agro-ecological regions in Tanzania. A total of
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Tuber Yield and Quality of Two Potato Cultivars in Response to Nitrogen Fertilizer Management Potato Res. (IF 0.929) Pub Date : 2020-08-19 Natália S. Assunção, Adalton M. Fernandes, Rogério P. Soratto, Lydia Helena S. O. Mota, Nathalia P. Ribeiro, Magali Leonel
In Brazil, the potato cultivar Agata is used for fresh market, while the cultivar Markies is used for both fresh market and frying industry. However, these cultivars may respond differently to nitrogen (N) management. Thus, field experiments with these cultivars were conducted to evaluate marketable tuber yield and physico-chemical and nutritional quality of tubers in response to four different early
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Mating Type and Aggressiveness of Phytophthora infestans (Mont.) de Bary in Potato-Growing Areas of Punjab, Pakistan, 2017–2018 and Identification of Genotype 13_A2 in 2019–2020 Potato Res. (IF 0.929) Pub Date : 2020-08-18 Waqas Raza, Muhammad Usman Ghazanfar, Louise Sullivan, David E. L. Cooke, Louise R. Cooke
Samples of blighted potato leaves were collected from fields in six potato-growing districts of the Punjab Province of Pakistan in 2017–2018. A total of 149 isolates of Phytophthora infestans were obtained from six potato cultivars (Asterix, Barsenna, Burana, Caroda, Mazika, Sante). Of these isolates, 73% were A1 mating type, 23% were A2 mating type and 4% were self-fertile. Both mating types of P
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Potato Periderm is the First Layer of Defence against Biotic and Abiotic Stresses: a Review Potato Res. (IF 0.929) Pub Date : 2020-08-17 Baljeet Singh, Vinay Bhardwaj, Kuljot Kaur, Sarvjeet Kukreja, Umesh Goutam
The frequently changing climate has resulted in plants facing more biotic and abiotic stresses than ever before, leading to yield and quality losses. The global population is increasing at an alarming rate and feeding the world has become a huge challenge. Being a staple crop of many countries, potato can help to overcome this challenge. A comprehensive knowledge of physiology, biochemistry and molecular
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Genome-Wide Analysis of the Pectin Methylesterase Gene Family in Potato Potato Res. (IF 0.929) Pub Date : 2020-08-13 Yingqiu Li, Huyi He, Long-Fei He
Pectin methylesterase (PME) is a type of protein encoded by a multi-gene family and participates in seed germination, fruit ripening and stress response. To further study the function of the PME gene family in potato, this paper screened and identified potato PME gene family by bioinformatics methods, and analysed the structure, physicochemical properties, conserved domains and evolutionary relationships
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Physicochemical Characterisation of Starches from Six Potato Cultivars Native to the Colombian Andean Region Potato Res. (IF 0.929) Pub Date : 2020-08-03 Posidia Pineda-Gomez, Nathalia Mutis González, Brenda Contreras-Jimenez, Mario E. Rodriguez-Garcia
We isolated and investigated the starch of six potato cultivars (Solanum tuberosum), grown in the Andean region in the south of Colombia, to determine their physicochemical properties. The potato cultivars are known by their common names as Mambera, Ratona, Pastusa, Capiro, Unica and Roja-huila. The minerals, amylose content, water absorption and water solubility of the starches were evaluated. Morphology
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Comparison of Aeroponics and Conventional Potato Mini Tuber Production Systems at Different Plant Densities Potato Res. (IF 0.929) Pub Date : 2020-07-20 Mehmet Emin Çalışkan, Caner Yavuz, Ayten Kübra Yağız, Ufuk Demirel, Sevgi Çalışkan
Mini tubers are the starting materials of a disease-free seed potato production scheme. Low multiplication rates as well as non-homogenous tuber size distribution are considered the main constraints of a conventional mini tuber production system. In recent years, an aeroponics production system has been developed to overcome the aforementioned problems. It has previously been observed that this system
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Improved Production of High-Quality Potato Seeds in Aeroponics with Plant-Growth-Promoting Rhizobacteria Potato Res. (IF 0.929) Pub Date : 2020-06-29 Oksana V. Tkachenko, Nina V. Evseeva, Elena V. Terentyeva, Gennady L. Burygin, Alexander А. Shirokov, Andrei М. Burov, Larisa Yu. Matora, Sergei Yu. Shchyogolev
We investigated the effect of inoculation with the plant-growth-promoting rhizobacterium Azospirillum brasilense Sp245 under aeroponic conditions on the quality and performance of minitubers of potato (Solanum tuberosum L. cvs. Nevsky and Kondor). In vitro-grown microplants were planted in an aeroponic system, and after 3 weeks of growth, the bacteria were added to the potato nutrient solution. We
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Climate Change and Potato Productivity in Punjab—Impacts and Adaptation Potato Res. (IF 0.929) Pub Date : 2020-06-01 Anchal Rana, V. K. Dua, Shalini Chauhan, Jagdev Sharma
The study was carried out to assess the impact of climate change on potato productivity to develop adaptation strategies in Punjab, using crop growth simulation models for future climate scenarios (2030, 2050 and 2080) under representative concentration pathways (RCPs) 4.5 and 6.0. Three potato cultivars belonging to distinct maturity groups, late (Kufri Badshah), medium (Kufri Jyoti) and early (Kufri
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Potato Yield and Yield Components as Affected by Positive Selection During Several Generations of Seed Multiplication in Southwestern Uganda Potato Res. (IF 0.929) Pub Date : 2020-05-30 Uta Priegnitz, Willemien J. M. Lommen, René A. A. van der Vlugt, Paul C. Struik
Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) is an important crop in Uganda but production is low. There is not a well-functioning official seed system and farmers use potato tubers from a previous harvest as seed. This study investigated how effectively the seed technology positive selection enhanced yield and underlying crop characteristics across multiple seasons, compared to the farmers’ selection method. Positive
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Use of Sodium Metabisulphite and Ascorbic Acid to Control Browning in Ready-to-Eat Processed Potatoes during Prolonged Storage Potato Res. (IF 0.929) Pub Date : 2020-05-28 Revenli Fernanda do Nascimento, Maria Helene Giovanetti Canteri, Sabrina Ávila Rodrigues, João Luiz Kovaleski
This study evaluated the use of sodium metabisulphite (SMB) and ascorbic acid (AA) to control browning in ready-to-eat processed potatoes during 8 months of storage. The experiment was carried out using the production line of a commercial potato processing business located in the state of Paraná, Brazil. The following treatments were tested in the immersion process of the potatoes: T1 (control, without
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Exploration of Climate Change Effects on Shifting Potato Seasons, Yields and Water Use Employing NASA and National Long-Term Weather Data Potato Res. (IF 0.929) Pub Date : 2020-05-15 Ayten Kubra Yagiz, Mustafa Cakici, Nazlican Aydogan, Seher Omezli, Bayram Ali Yerlikaya, Sefa Ayten, Amir Maqbool, Anton J. Haverkort
Climate change is a threat to agriculture but also presents opportunities and requires adaptation strategies. In many countries adequate meteorological data is lacking, so this is where NASA weather data are of assistance. We aimed to develop a generic and easily applicable approach to calculate the effect of climate change on potato yields and water need. We therefore used the NASA-Langley-Gaisma
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Parameterization and Evaluation of a Simple Simulation Model (SSM-iCrop2) for Potato ( Solanum tuberosum L.) Growth and Yield in Iran Potato Res. (IF 0.929) Pub Date : 2020-05-11 Amir Dadrasi, Benjamin Torabi, Asghar Rahimi, Afshin Soltani, Ebrahim Zeinali
Crop models can be used to estimate yield, water requirements and plant nutrition requirements under different conditions. This study examines the performance of the SSM-iCrop2 model in terms of predicting tuber yield, phenological stage and water requirement of potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) under changing climate circumstances in Iran. Simulation of potato growth, tuber yield and water requirement
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Solanum gourlayi —a Source of Cyst Nematode Resistance in Potato Breeding Potato Res. (IF 0.929) Pub Date : 2020-04-28 Dorota Milczarek, Beata Tatarowska, Jarosław Plich, Anna Podlewska-Przetakiewicz, Bogdan Flis
The potato cyst nematodes (PCN) Globodera rostochiensis and G. pallida are among the most important pests causing significant yield loss in potato production. Cultivating resistant cultivars of potato is the most effective and environmentally safe method for protecting potato crops against nematodes. However, widespread cultivation of cultivars resistant to G. rostochiensis can affect the reproduction
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Antioxidants and Nutritional Composition of 52 Cultivars of Native Andean Potatoes Potato Res. (IF 0.929) Pub Date : 2020-04-11 Leslie Tejeda, Patricia Mollinedo, Enzo Aliaga-Rossel, J. Mauricio Peñarrieta
The chemical composition, total antioxidant capacity (TAC) and total flavonoids were assessed in fifty-two Andean potato cultivars, with local indigenous names, from Bolivia, comprising five species and one subspecies. Moisture content ranged from 63 to 81%, and on a fresh-weight basis, ash content from 1 to 2%, protein content from 3 to 11%, carbohydrate content from 9 to 35% and total lipids ≤ 0
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Antioxidant Enzyme Responses in Potato ( Solanum tuberosum ) Cultivars Colonized with Arbuscular Mycorrhizas Potato Res. (IF 0.929) Pub Date : 2020-03-24 Zohrab Adavi, Mahmoud Reza Tadayon, Jamshid Razmjoo, Hamideh Ghaffari
Arbuscular mycorrhizas (AMs), formed between AM fungi and vascular plants, are a widespread mutualistic symbiosis where fungi colonize root cells, transfer mineral nutrients (mainly phosphate) and, in turn, obtain carbon of a photosynthetic origin. To explore the possible roles played by antioxidant enzymes in the roots and shoots of AM-inoculated potato cultivars, a field experiment was conducted
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Simultaneous Detection and Direct Identification of Phytoplasmas in the Aster Yellows (16SrI), Clover Proliferation (16SrVI) and Stolbur (16SrXII) Groups Using a Multiplex Nested PCR Assay in Potato Plants Potato Res. (IF 0.929) Pub Date : 2020-02-20 J. Gholami, M. Bahar, M. Talebi
Phytoplasmas in the aster yellows (16SrI), clover proliferation (16SrVI) and stolbur (16SrXII) groups have a wide host range with common hosts. In the current study, specific primers based on the 16-23S rRNA spacer region were designed and optimised for the detection and identification of phytoplasmas in these groups in a multiplex nested PCR assay. Fifty-two phytoplasma symptomatic potato plants were
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Management of Potato Cyst Nematodes Using Liquid Bioformulations of Pseudomonas fluorescens , Purpureocillium lilacinum and Trichoderma viride Potato Res. (IF 0.929) Pub Date : 2020-02-12 Seenivasan Nagachandrabose
The field efficacy of liquid formulations of Pseudomonas fluorescens, Purpureocillium lilacinum and Trichoderma viride was investigated against natural populations of potato cyst nematodes (PCNs) Globodera rostochiensis and Globodera pallida. Two field experiments were conducted using these biocontrol agents applied as seed treatment (ST) at 1 L t−1 of seed and soil drenching (SD) at 5 L ha−1. Their
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Relations Between Photosynthetic Parameters and Drought-Induced Tuber Yield Decrease in Katahdin-Derived Potato Cultivars Potato Res. (IF 0.929) Pub Date : 2020-02-12 Jarosław Plich, Dominika Boguszewska-Mańkowska, Waldemar Marczewski
Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) is considered a drought-sensitive crop species, although cultivar-dependent differences in tolerance have been described. The extent of drought-induced tuber yield decreases is considered the main criterion for potato tolerance to drought. In this study, eighteen closely related potato cultivars were subjected to drought stress, and among them, two groups with contrasting
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Comparative Cost Assessment of Cold Storage Plants and Natural Storage Structures for Potato Potato Res. (IF 0.929) Pub Date : 2020-02-11 Deniz Yilmaz, I. Cengiz Yilmaz
The use of a cold storage plant for reducing perishable food losses is insufficient in developing and underdeveloped countries because of required infrastructure and investments. For this reason, many producers continue to store foods with traditional methods, which can lead to considerable food loss. At this point, the relationship between the financial loss due to perishable foods and the costs of
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Effect of Washing and Cooking on Nitrate Content of Potatoes (cv. Diamant) and Implications for Mitigating Human Health Risk in Iran Potato Res. (IF 0.929) Pub Date : 2020-02-10 Roya Ebrahimi, Afsaneh Ahmadian, Afsaneh Ferdousi, Shiva Zandi, Behzad Shahmoradi, Reza Ghanbari, Shadieh Mahammadi, Reza Rezaee, Mahdi Safari, Hiua Daraei, Afshin Maleki, Kaan Yetilmezsoy
The nitrite and nitrate in foodstuff and their associated harmful effects are of great concern for human health. More than 80% of human nitrate intake is attributed to the consumption of vegetables and fruits, and for this reason, more attention should be paid to the consumption of such foodstuffs and reduction of nitrate intake. Therefore, this study aimed to determine the variation of nitrate and
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Contribution and Stability of Yield Components of Diploid Hybrid Potato Potato Res. (IF 0.929) Pub Date : 2020-01-22 Julia Stockem, Michiel de Vries, Edwin van Nieuwenhuizen, Pim Lindhout, Paul C. Struik
Recently, a hybrid breeding system was developed for diploid potato. We compared performance of diploid hybrids with commercially available tetraploid cultivars. Therefore, seedling tubers were produced from true hybrid seeds in field conditions. In the subsequent year, diploid hybrids grown from seedling tubers showed a yield potential comparable with commercial tetraploid cultivars: the highest yielding
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Biotechnological Methods of Management and Utilization of Potato Industry Waste—a Review Potato Res. (IF 0.929) Pub Date : 2020-01-14 Anna M. Kot, Katarzyna Pobiega, Kamil Piwowarek, Marek Kieliszek, Stanisław Błażejak, Małgorzata Gniewosz, Edyta Lipińska
Protection of the environment is one of the most important issues of politics in many countries. The food industry generates large amounts of waste, which can be further managed using biotechnological processes. The potato industry is one of the branches which generates a huge amount of waste that is burdensome for the environment. In the production process of potato starch, chips and alcohol, the
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Recent Updates on Healthy Phytoconstituents in Potato: a Nutritional Depository Potato Res. (IF 0.929) Pub Date : 2020-01-08 Tanuja Mishra, Pinky Raigond, Nitasha Thakur, Som Dutt, Brajesh Singh
Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) is considered to be one of the most prominent nongrain food crops throughout the world that can be regarded as most affordable and most accessible food to provide numerous health benefits. Potential role in improving human health is attributed to presence of wide range of phytonutrients in potatoes viz., polyphenols, anthocyanins, carotenoids, ascorbic acid and proteins
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Effects of Anti-browning Treatments on the Polyphenol Oxidase and Antioxidant Activity of Fresh-Cut Potatoes by Using Response Surface Methodology Potato Res. (IF 0.929) Pub Date : 2020-01-04 Cemal Kasnak
Fresh-cut potatoes are a good option for consumers who want a healthy diet but have limited time to prepare meals. However, the polyphenol oxidase enzyme released during cutting of potatoes reacts with phenolic compounds, causing browning. Cold storage can slow down this reaction to some extent, but it cannot prevent it. Enzymatic browning lowers polyphenol content and reduces consumer appreciation
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Yield and quality characteristics of popular processing potato ( Solanum tuberosum L.) cultivars in two contrasting soil types under grower management in Hokkaido, Japan Potato Res. (IF 0.929) Pub Date : 2020-01-04 Rodney L. Gondwe, Rintaro Kinoshita, Tsutomu Suminoe, Daigo Aiuchi, Jiwan P. Palta, Masayuki Tani
The demand for processing potatoes has been increasing in Japan since the 1970s due to changes in eating habits from fresh potatoes to processed products. However, domestic supply of potatoes has not changed for the past five decades and the country is not self-sufficient in potato production. Understanding potato crop and soil-environmental yield limiting factors at growers’ management level is important
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Physicochemical Properties and Digestibility of Heat Moisture–Treated Potato Starches for Different Treatment Conditions Potato Res. (IF 0.929) Pub Date : 2020-01-02 Beauty Brahma, Nandan Sit
Potato starch was subjected to heat moisture treatment (HMT) in which the temperature and moisture content were varied. Two different levels of moisture content (30 and 35%) and temperature (100 and 120 °C) were selected. The crystallinity of the starches decreased after HMT, as confirmed by both X-ray diffraction (XRD) and Fourier Transform Infra-Red (FT-IR) analysis, and the XRD pattern of native
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Genome-Wide Association Study of Resistance to Potato Common Scab Potato Res. (IF 0.929) Pub Date : 2019-12-17 Jiazheng Yuan, Benoît Bizimungu, David De Koeyer, Umesh Rosyara, Zixiang Wen, Martin Lagüe
Potato common scab caused by bacterial pathogen Streptomyces scabies (Thaxt.) Waksman & Henrici is one of the most important diseases of potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) worldwide. Currently, the most effective and desirable method to control common scab is through the use of resistant cultivars. In order to decipher the genetic control of resistance to common scab disease in Canadian potato germplasm
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Stabilising Urea Amine Nitrogen Increases Potato Tuber Yield by Increasing Chlorophyll Content, Reducing Shoot Growth Rate and Increasing Biomass Partitioning to Roots and Tubers Potato Res. (IF 0.929) Pub Date : 2019-12-16 Sally Wilkinson, Anna Kate Weston, David James Marks
Much of the nitrogen in crop fertiliser is degraded before acquisition. Technologies that stabilise urea-nitrogen minimise this. Degradation also specifically reduces the amount of ureic amine that many fertilisers initially contain, which is important because this nitrogen form has unique beneficial effects on plants. To investigate mechanisms whereby urea stabilisation increases potato tuber yield
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Long-term storability of potato tubers in aspect of biochemical changes and overall quality index affected by different packaging materials in refrigerated and non-refrigerated storage Potato Res. (IF 0.929) Pub Date : 2019-11-19 Nitya Sharma, Sucheta, Sapna Dangi, Sudesh Kumar Yadav
Long-term storage of tubers in refrigerated and non-refrigerated storage induces sprouting and other degradative quality changes, thus making them unacceptable for consumption. There are already known effects of packaging materials on storability of fresh produce while optimization of package with respect to temperature for shelf life enhancement of tubers is still needed in the case of deficient storage
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Genetic Diversity of Potato Cultivars for Nitrogen Use Efficiency Under Contrasting Nitrogen Regimes Potato Res. (IF 0.929) Pub Date : 2019-10-14 Baye Berihun Getahun, Molla Mekonen Kassie, Richard G. F. Visser, C. Gerard van der Linden
Developing cultivars that use nitrogen more efficiently is a sustainable strategy for reducing nitrogen use in crop production. To assess the genetic diversity for nitrogen use efficiency (NUE) and related traits in potato, a total of 97 (88 for the Western-European market and 9 Ethiopian) cultivars were evaluated at two nitrogen levels (40 kg/ha and 120 kg/ha) for 24 quantitative traits in Debre-Tabor
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Potential of the Blattisocius mali Mite (Acari: Blattisociidae) as a Biological Control Agent of Potato Tubermoth (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae) in Stored Potatoes Potato Res. (IF 0.929) Pub Date : 2019-10-12 J. R. Gallego, M. Gamez, T. Cabello
Potato tubermoth (PTM) Phthorimaea operculella (Lep.: Gelechiidae) is one of the pest species affecting Solanaceae worldwide. It can cause up to 80% of losses in potato open air crops as well as damage up to 100% of tubers during storage. Blattisocius (= Typhlodromus) mali (Acari: Blattisociidae), a predatory mite, was studied as a potential biological control agent of PTM. A prey acceptance bioassay
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Stability Analysis of Tuber Yield and Starch Yield in Mid-Late and Late Maturing Starch Cultivars of Potato ( Solanum tuberosum ) Potato Res. (IF 0.929) Pub Date : 2019-09-16 Tomasz Lenartowicz, Hans-Peter Piepho, Marcin Przystalski
Potato is one the of world’s most important crops. It is grown primarily for human consumption but is also used to feed cattle and to produce alcohol and starch. In modern industry, potatoes are a major source of starch. Unpredictable growing conditions strongly influence the cultivation of starch potatoes. One of the best methods for dealing with unpredictable stresses, including those caused by climate
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Sprout Growth Inhibition and Photomorphogenic Development of Potato Seed Tubers ( Solanum tuberosum L.) Under Different LED Light Colours Potato Res. (IF 0.929) Pub Date : 2019-08-30 Jørgen A.B. Mølmann, Tor J. Johansen
Green-sprouting potato seed tubers in light and elevated temperatures are vital for production in short-season climates. Using light-emitting diodes (LEDs) to inhibit sprout elongation during pre-sprouting may represent an energy-efficient alternative to traditional indoor light sources. Sprout growth inhibition and some photomorphogenic responses were therefore examined in potato cultivars exposed
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In Vivo Gene Silencing of Potato Virus X by Small Interference RNAs in Transgenic Potato Potato Res. (IF 0.929) Pub Date : 2019-08-15 Imtiaz Ahmad Sajid, Bushra Tabassum, Iqra Yousaf, Anwar Khan, Olawale Samuel Adeyinka, Naila Shahid, Idrees Ahmad Nasir, Tayyab Husnain
RNA silencing is an important antiviral mechanism in plants. Small interfering RNAs (siRNA) or short hairpin RNAs (shRNA) are key stimulators for RNA silencing by acting as executors of viral restriction. Here, we have utilized RNAi technology to suppress potato virus X (PVX) in a transgenic potato cultivar. A stable shRNA of 107 bp directed against a conserved region in the coat protein (CP) gene
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Rhizobacteria-Based Technology for Sustainable Cropping of Potato ( Solanum tuberosum L . ) Potato Res. (IF 0.929) Pub Date : 2019-08-15 B. N. Aloo, E. R. Mbega, B. A. Makumba
Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) is one of the most important food crops worldwide but its cultivation is affected by numerous challenges including pests, diseases and high fertiliser requirements which have associated environmental problems. The exploitation of plant rhizospheres and their associated rhizobacterial interactions has gathered momentum worldwide in search of environmentally-friendly approaches
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The Importance of Nutrient Management for Potato Production Part II: Plant Nutrition and Tuber Quality Potato Res. (IF 0.929) Pub Date : 2019-08-05 Marcel Naumann, Mirjam Koch, Heike Thiel, Andreas Gransee, Elke Pawelzik
The term ‘quality’ is a complex parameter in the field of potato production, and the desired quality traits depend on the intended use. Important internal quality traits for potatoes are tuber flesh discolouration, dry matter, and starch content. External quality traits include tuber size and shape as well as resistance against mechanical stress during and after harvest. These quality traits are closely
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The Importance of Nutrient Management for Potato Production Part I: Plant Nutrition and Yield Potato Res. (IF 0.929) Pub Date : 2019-08-05 Mirjam Koch, Marcel Naumann, Elke Pawelzik, Andreas Gransee, Heike Thiel
As part of a successful agronomic strategy, adequate nutrient management of the potato crop is essential throughout the whole growth period. In this review, the importance of balanced fertilisation for potato yield formation and yield security is addressed by taking advantage of the results of field trials and existing literature. The most important roles of the macronutrients nitrogen, phosphorous
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Application of Xerophytophysiology and Signal Transduction in Plant Production: Partial Root-Zone Drying in Potato Crops Potato Res. (IF 0.929) Pub Date : 2019-07-18 Feifei Su, Yong Li, Shangwu Liu, Zhenyu Liu, Shengjun Nie, Qicong Xu, Feifei Qin, Fenglan Li, Dianqiu Lyu, Hui-lian Xu
The irrigation method of partial root-zone drying (PRD) is based on drought stimulation without real water stress in order to induce xerophytophysiological signalling and regulations. In the present study, a series of measurements with potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) crops were conducted to understand the mechanisms underlying PRD. The results showed that PRD-induced osmotic adjustment shown by lower
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Rapid Development of KASP Markers for Disease Resistance Genes Using Pooled Whole-Genome Resequencing Potato Res. (IF 0.929) Pub Date : 2019-07-06 Fergus Meade, Stephen Byrne, Denis Griffin, Colum Kennedy, Francesca Mesiti, Dan Milbourne
Marker-assisted selection (MAS) is becoming increasingly common in commercial potato breeding programmes and can provide information to breeders on potential resistance to diseases and pests early in the breeding cycle when phenotypic screens are impractical. In recent years, a wealth of information on molecular markers for genes involved in resistance to biotic stresses of potato has been revealed
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