In addition to reducing the rate of sprouting in potato tubers, the compounds used showed some antifungal activity in the treated tubers, since the clove and menthol oils reduced the infection of ...

Potato is a globally important crop. Unfortunately, potato farming is plagued with problems associated with the sprouting behavior of seed tubers. The data presented here demonstrate that using ...

Potatoes don't sprout by accident—timing is everything. A newly identified microRNA, named stu-miR319c, has been found to play a pivotal role in telling potato tubers when to break dormancy and ...

The researchers examined potato tubers at three stages—dormant, dormancy-released, and sprouting—stored under different temperatures. High-throughput small RNA sequencing revealed a suite of microRNAs ...

Potatoes are a staple in British households, enjoyed in various forms such as mashed, roasted or fried. However, with changing seasons and varying indoor temperatures, the correct storage of this ...