Background Tuber bruising in tetraploid potatoes (Solanum tuberosum) is a trait of economic
importance, as it affects tubers' fitness for sale. Understanding the genetic components …

Background Most agronomic plant traits result from complex molecular networks involving
multiple genes and from environmental factors. One such trait is the enzymatic discoloration …

Potato (Solanum tuberosum) presents a challenging organism for the genetic and molecular
dissection of complex traits due to its tetraploidy and high heterozygosity. One such complex …

In potato breeding, morphological tuber traits are important selection targets to meet the
demands of the fresh and processing markets. Understanding the genetic basis of tuber …

Background Potato is the third most consumed crop in the world. Breeding for traits such as
yield, product quality and pathogen resistance are main priorities. Identifying molecular …

Potato (Solanum tuberosum) is a staple food crop and is considered one of the main
sources of carbohydrates worldwide. Late blight (Phytophthora infestans) and common scab …

Tuber dormancy and sprouting are commercially important potato traits as long-term tuber
storage is necessary to ensure year-round availability. Premature dormancy release and …

Tuber tissue discolorations caused by impact (blackspot bruising) and enzymatic
discoloration (ED) after tuber cutting are crucial quality traits of the cultivated potato. To …

Wild potatoes, as dynamic resource adapted to various environmental conditions, represent
a powerful and informative reservoir of genes useful for breeding efforts. WRKY transcription …

The formation and development of tubers, the primary edible and economic organ of
potatoes, directly affect their yield and quality. The regulatory network and mechanism of …