Colgan, Richard ORCID: 0000-0002-0653-5845, Rees, Debbie ORCID: 0000-0003-3541-0424 and Briddon, Adrian (2011) Research Review: Senescent Sweetening of Potatoes. Project Report. Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board. (doi:Research Review No. 2012/6)

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Abstract

Aim: To review currently available information in order to identify the research required to improve understanding of the factors controlling the rate of senescence, and amelioration of the condition during storage.

Industry Challenge

Prolonged storage of potatoes leads to a form of sugar accumulation termed ‘senescent sweetening’ that is generally associated with a loss of cell membrane integrity within the tuber over time. Although some information is available regarding the nature and causes of senescent sweetening, a greater understanding about the factors controlling the rate of senescence and how to ameliorate the condition during storage would be extremely beneficial to the GB potato industry.

Collaboration

Natural Resources Institute (NRI) and Sutton Bridge Crop Storage Research (SBCSR)

Approach

The main topics of this review to be covered are:

- The nature of tuber senescence
- Factors affecting the rate of tuber senescence
- Indicators of tuber maturity
- Potential early indicators of the onset of senescence and associated sweetening

Item Type:	Monograph (Project Report)
Additional Information:	Full Research Project Title: A review of the molecular, biochemical and physiological changes that occur during tuber development/maturation and the impact of growing and storage conditions on these processes/changes Duration: January 2011 - July 2011 - See more at: http://www.potato.org.uk/publications/r442-late-season-processing-quality#sthash.xBo5m4y6.dpuf
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Potato, Senesecent Sweetening, Storage, Quality
Subjects:	S Agriculture > S Agriculture (General) S Agriculture > SB Plant culture
Faculty / School / Research Centre / Research Group:	Faculty of Engineering & Science > Natural Resources Institute > Food & Markets Department Faculty of Engineering & Science > Natural Resources Institute
Last Modified:	30 Apr 2020 14:05
URI:	http://gala.gre.ac.uk/id/eprint/9558

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