Impact of dormancy periods on some physiological and biochemical indices of potato tubers

ABSTRACT:

Background

Storage of potato tubers is an essential stage of the supply chain, from farm to consumer, to efficiently match supply and demand. However, the quality and yield of potatoes are influenced by physiological changes during storage.

Methods

This study tested the physiological and biochemical indices in three potato varieties (YunSu 108, YunSu 304 and YunSu 306) during their dormancy periods.

Results

Three potato varieties with different dormancy periods were used to follow changes in starch, protein and several enzymes during storage. The starch and sugar content of the long-dormant variety (YunSu 108, LDV) were stable, whereas those of the short-dormant variety (YunSu 306, SDV) were variable. Starch synthase activity in the three varieties was initially

SUBMITTER: Liu H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10470445 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature