Recent developments in our knowledge of potato transgenic biology |
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| Authors: | H V Davies |
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| Institution: | (1) Department of Cellular and Environmental Physiology, Scottish Crop Research Institute, DD2 5DA Invergowrie, Dundee, Scotland, UK |
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| Abstract: | Summary Transgenic potato plants are being generated world-wide to assess the impact of transgene expression (sense and/or antisense)
on parameters as diverse as yield, quality, stress physiology and pest/disease resistance. Strategies for alternative uses
of the potato crops by diverting metabolism into high value products or by expressing recombinant proteins are also being
explored. Results obtained are often surprising although the science of plant molecular biology is relatively young. Whilst
the outcome of any transgenic approach is by no means certain, this review provides sufficient examples to illustrate the
versatility and applicability of transgenic biology in potato improvement. |
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| Keywords: | Solanum tuberosum L disease quality carbohydrates starch carbon partitioning development stress molecular farming |
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