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<p>Among the most cultivated crops worldwide, potato (<i>Solanum tuberosum)</i> faces significant threats from water scarcity, owing to its shallow root system and high irrigation requirement. Water deficit disturbs homeostasis and critical physiological mechanisms, including photosynthesis, carbohydrate translocation, and starch metabolism in tuberous plants. It reduces CO₂ assimilation, modulates the expression of key enzymes involved in starch synthesis, such as ADP-glucose pyrophosphorylase and starch synthases, and alters the amylose–amylopectin ratio, consequently affecting their rheological properties. Additionally, drought triggers antioxidant and metabolic responses in plants, including the accumulation of secondary metabolites and the regulation of stress tolerance-related genes. Transcriptomic analyses have revealed water-deficit responsive genes, such as <i>StMAPK11</i>, <i>StCDPK13</i>, and <i>StERF94</i>, which contribute to stress adaptation. This review also explores mitigation strategies and genetic improvement approaches, including the application of biostimulants (chitosan, uniconazole), ZnO and SiO₂ nanoparticles, and the selection of more drought-tolerant genotypes. Recent advances in biotechnology, including gene editing and omics technologies, have contributed to the development of stress-resilient potato varieties.</p>

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Impact of Water Deficit Stress on Starch Characteristics in Potatoes: An Integrative Perspective of Physiological, Biochemical, and Molecular Mechanisms

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    2026年3月9日

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  • Andres Felipe Gaona Acevedo,
  • Juan David Ferreira Gomes,
  • Juliana Nascimento Rodrigues,
  • Matheus França Gonçalves,
  • Gabriel Oliveira Ferreira,
  • Rogerio Lopes Vieites

摘要

Among the most cultivated crops worldwide, potato (Solanum tuberosum) faces significant threats from water scarcity, owing to its shallow root system and high irrigation requirement. Water deficit disturbs homeostasis and critical physiological mechanisms, including photosynthesis, carbohydrate translocation, and starch metabolism in tuberous plants. It reduces CO₂ assimilation, modulates the expression of key enzymes involved in starch synthesis, such as ADP-glucose pyrophosphorylase and starch synthases, and alters the amylose–amylopectin ratio, consequently affecting their rheological properties. Additionally, drought triggers antioxidant and metabolic responses in plants, including the accumulation of secondary metabolites and the regulation of stress tolerance-related genes. Transcriptomic analyses have revealed water-deficit responsive genes, such as StMAPK11, StCDPK13, and StERF94, which contribute to stress adaptation. This review also explores mitigation strategies and genetic improvement approaches, including the application of biostimulants (chitosan, uniconazole), ZnO and SiO₂ nanoparticles, and the selection of more drought-tolerant genotypes. Recent advances in biotechnology, including gene editing and omics technologies, have contributed to the development of stress-resilient potato varieties.