Identification and Characterization of Potato Zebra Chip Resistance Among Wild Species.

Potato zebra chip (ZC) disease, associated with the uncultured phloem-limited bacterium, Liberibacter solanacearum (Lso), is transmitted by the potato psyllid . Potato ZC disease poses a significant threat to potato production worldwide. Current management practices mainly rely on the control of the psyllid to limit the spread of Lso.

CRISPR/Cas9-Mediated Mutagenesis of the Granule-Bound Starch Synthase Gene in the Potato Variety Yukon Gold to Obtain Amylose-Free Starch in Tubers.

Potato ( L.) is the third most important food crop after rice and wheat. Its tubers are a rich source of dietary carbohydrates in the form of starch, which has many industrial applications.