scholarly journals Chitosans of different molecular weight enhance potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) yield in a field trial

2017 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. e0902 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alejandro B. Falcón-Rodríguez ◽  
Daimy Costales ◽  
Dianevys Gónzalez-Peña ◽  
Donaldo Morales ◽  
Yuliem Mederos ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Molecular Weight ◽  
Solanum Tuberosum ◽  
Foliar Application ◽  
Solanum Tuberosum L ◽  
Foliar Spray ◽  
Low Doses ◽  
Chitosan Derivative ◽  
Performance Variables ◽  
Physico Chemical ◽  
Crop Harvest

Physico-chemical features of chitosan affect its biological activity on plants. In this work, the influence of chitosan molecular mass in potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) yields was investigated. By using chitosan polymers of high (CH-1) and low (CH-2) molecular weight and a hydrolysed chitosan derivative (CHH), two experiments were performed under field conditions to determine the effect of these polymers on yields of two potato varieties, ‘Call White’ and ‘Santana’. For this purpose, the foliar spray of low doses of the derivatives at three cultivation moments was performed and several yield variables were determined at crop harvest. All three chitosan compounds increased the performance variables determined respect to the control, depending on the variable, the dose employed and the mass of the derivative evaluated. In most variables determined, the two lowest doses (200 and 325 mg/ha) provoked the highest increments above control. Chitosans also affected distribution of mass per tuber size, particularly; in ‘Santana’ variety the two lowest doses enhanced the commercial tuber sizes. Among the polymers, CH-1 caused the greatest increases in performance, while, compared to the polymer, CHH provoked higher yields. In conclusion, foliar application at low doses of high molecular weight and hydrolysed chitosan enhanced potato yield between 15-30%.

scholarly journals The amino acid sequence of plastocyanin from Solanum tuberosum L. (potato)

1974 ◽  
Vol 139 (3) ◽  
pp. 583-592 ◽  
Author(s):  
John A. M. Ramshaw ◽  
Michael D. Scawen ◽  
Christopher J. Bailey ◽  
Donald Boulter
Keyword(s):  
Molecular Weight ◽  
Solanum Tuberosum ◽  
Amino Acid ◽  
Amino Acid Sequence ◽  
Polypeptide Chain ◽  
Solanum Tuberosum L ◽  
Chlorella Fusca ◽  
Considerable Similarity ◽  
Single Polypeptide Chain ◽  
Single Polypeptide

The amino acid sequence of plastocyanin from potato was determined. It consists of a single polypeptide chain of 99 residues, of molecular weight 10332. The sequence was determined by using a Beckman 890c sequencer and by dansyl–Edman analysis of peptides derived from purified CNBr fragments. The sequence shows considerable similarity with that of Chlorella fusca, and also with the C-terminal region of bacterial azurins.

scholarly journals Physico-chemical and sensory evaluation of potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) after irradiation

2016 ◽  
Vol 88 (2) ◽  
pp. 941-950 ◽  
Author(s):  
IVANESA G.M. SOARES ◽  
EDVANE B. SILVA ◽  
ADEMIR J. AMARAL ◽  
ERILANE C.L. MACHADO ◽  
JOSENILDA M. SILVA
Keyword(s):  
Solanum Tuberosum ◽  
Solanum Tuberosum L ◽  
Potato Cultivar ◽  
Titratable Acidity ◽  
Soluble Solids ◽  
Maturation Stage ◽  
Flesh Color ◽  
C Protein ◽  
Loss Of Weight ◽  
Physico Chemical

ABSTRACT This work evaluated the effects of ionizing radiation on the physico-chemical and sensory characteristics of the potato cultivar Ágata (Solanum tuberosum L.), including budding and deterioration, with the end goal of increasing shelf life. For this, four groups of samples were harvested at the maturation stage. Three of them were separately exposed to a Co-60 source, receiving respective doses of 0.10, 0.15 and 2.00 kGy, while the non-irradiated group was kept as a control. All samples were stored for 35 days at 24 °C (± 2) and at 39% relative humidity. The following aspects were evaluated: budding, rot, loss of weight, texture, flesh color, moisture, external and internal appearance, aroma, soluble solids, titratable acidity, vitamin C, protein, starch and glucose. The results indicated that 0.15 kGy was the most effective dose to reduce sprouting and post-harvest losses, under the conditions studied.

scholarly journals Monitoring of a Calcium Biofortification Workflow for Tubers of Solanum tuberosum L. cv. Picasso Using Smart Farming Technology

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 18
Author(s):  
Ana Rita F. Coelho ◽  
Inês Carmo Luís ◽  
Ana Coelho Marques ◽  
Cláudia Campos Pessoa ◽  
Diana Daccak ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Solanum Tuberosum ◽  
Precision Agriculture ◽  
Vegetation Index ◽  
Normalized Difference Vegetation Index ◽  
Foliar Application ◽  
Solanum Tuberosum L ◽  
Test System ◽  
Experimental Production ◽  
Large Crop ◽  
The Impact

Due to the rapid growth of the population worldwide and the need to provide food safety in large crop productions, UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicles) are being used in agriculture to provide valuable data for decision making. Accordingly, through precision agriculture, efficient management of resources, using data obtained by the technologies, is possible. Through remote sensed data collected in a crop region, it is possible to create NDVI (normalized difference vegetation index) maps, which are a powerful tool to detect stresses, namely, in plants. Accordingly, using smart farm technology, this study aimed to assess the impact of Ca biofortification on leaves of Solanum tuberosum L. cv. Picasso. As such, using an experimental production field of potato tubers (GPS coordinates: 39°16′38,816′′ N; 9°15′9128′′ W) as a test system, plants were submitted to a Ca biofortification workflow through foliar spraying with CaCl2 or, alternatively, chelated calcium (Ca-EDTA) at concentrations of 12 and 24 kg·ha−1. A lower average NDVI in Ca-EDTA 12 kg·ha−1 treatment after the fourth foliar application was found, which, through the application of the CieLab scale, correlated with lower L (darker color) and hue parameters, regarding control plants. Additionally, a higher Ca content was quantified in the leaves. The obtained data are discussed, and it is concluded that Ca-EDTA 12 kg·ha−1 triggers lower vigor in Picasso potatoes leaves.

scholarly journals The Effect of Allelopathic Interaction Between Sunflower Residues and Foliar Application on Potato (Solanum Tuberosum L.) Plants

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 (3) ◽  
pp. 45-51
Author(s):  
Samer M. Ahmed ◽  
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Ayyad W. Al Shahawany ◽  
Mokdad M. Jawwad ◽  
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...  
Keyword(s):  
Solanum Tuberosum ◽  
Foliar Application ◽  
Solanum Tuberosum L ◽  
Allelopathic Interaction
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