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  1. Article ; Online: Effect of Deep-Fat Frying on French Fries Quality of New Somatic Hybrid Potatoes

    Kammoun, Mariem / Gargouri-Bouzid, Radhia / Nouri-Ellouz, Oumèma

    Potato Res.. 2022 Dec., v. 65, no. 4 p.915-932

    2022  

    Abstract: The present study aimed to investigate the culinary quality of French fries of two intraspecific hybrid lines (CN1 and CN2) compared to the commercial variety Spunta. The choice of frying times and temperature was based on the oil absorption and ... ...

    Abstract The present study aimed to investigate the culinary quality of French fries of two intraspecific hybrid lines (CN1 and CN2) compared to the commercial variety Spunta. The choice of frying times and temperature was based on the oil absorption and colourimetric measurements carried out in the preliminary frying test on the variety Spunta. The frying temperature of 180 °C for 5 and 7 min was selected. In this report, we focused on studying the effect of deep-fat frying at 180 °C on the different lines in order to assess their behaviour during the frying process. Colour changes were recorded at mentioned frying conditions using the parameters of redness a*, yellowness b* and clarity L*. Experimental data of moisture content, oil absorption and texture in potato French fries of different lines during frying were also investigated. Results showed that oil uptake remained almost stable in the fries of hybrids with the lowest content presented in the CN1 line. Moreover, the rigidity values of CN2 and CN1 fries were respectively 2- and threefold higher than in Spunta fries for both frying times, leading to more crispy French fries. In addition, French fries of hybrids exhibited the lowest moisture levels, which may prolong the shelf-life of fried potatoes and their conservation.
    Keywords absorption ; color ; hybrids ; oils ; potatoes ; shelf life ; temperature ; texture ; water content
    Language English
    Dates of publication 2022-12
    Size p. 915-932.
    Publishing place Springer Netherlands
    Document type Article ; Online
    ZDB-ID 407680-1
    ISSN 1871-4528 ; 0014-3065
    ISSN (online) 1871-4528
    ISSN 0014-3065
    DOI 10.1007/s11540-022-09556-x
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  2. Article ; Online: New potential roles of StDREB1 and VvWRKY2 transcription factors in potato dormancy and sprouting patterns.

    Chiab, Nour / Kammoun, Mariem / Nouri-Ellouz, Oumèma / Gargouri-Bouzid, Radhia

    Journal of plant physiology

    2023  Volume 289, Page(s) 154077

    Abstract: In a previous study, transgenic potato plants overexpressing the StDREB1 or the VvWRKY2 transcription factor (TF) proved to have higher productivity and ameliorated tuber quality in comparison to wildtype (WT; the BF15 variety) plants. Interestingly, ... ...

    Abstract In a previous study, transgenic potato plants overexpressing the StDREB1 or the VvWRKY2 transcription factor (TF) proved to have higher productivity and ameliorated tuber quality in comparison to wildtype (WT; the BF15 variety) plants. Interestingly, when stored at 4 °C, we noticed that the tubers of transgenic potato plants exhibited a delay in sprouting, hence a longer dormancy period. Therefore, we decided to study the dormancy and sprouting of these tubers (the two transgenic and the WT lines) through a physiological and biochemical characterization. WT and genetically modified (GM) tubers were stored at 4 °C for different periods (0, 30, 90, 180, and 240 days) followed by placing them in a germination chamber and the sprouting parameters were then monitored. According to our findings, the overexpression of these two TFs led to modifications in the sprouting kinetic of tubers through an extension of the dormancy period and changes in the sprouting process. Indeed, WT tubers emitted apical and lateral sprouts while those from GM plants showed mainly apical sprouts. In addition, higher reactive oxygen species (ROS) rates, indicators of tuber aging, were recorded in WT tubers compared to GM ones. The higher antioxidant enzyme activities in GM tubers seem to be responsible for aging modification in comparison to WT. The above results suggest the first report on new roles of the StDREB1 and VvWRKY2 TF which seemed to be involved in the regulation of potato tuber aging via a reduction of the main biochemical factors concentration and the ROS content leading to a longer dormancy period and a modified sprouting pattern.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-08-25
    Publishing country Germany
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 283647-6
    ISSN 1618-1328 ; 0176-1617
    ISSN (online) 1618-1328
    ISSN 0176-1617
    DOI 10.1016/j.jplph.2023.154077
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  3. Article ; Online: Comprehensive Genome-Wide Analysis of the Catalase Enzyme Toolbox in Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.)

    Jbir Koubaa, Rania / Ayadi, Mariem / Saidi, Mohamed Najib / Charfeddine, Safa / Gargouri-Bouzid, Radhia / Nouri-Ellouz, Oumèma

    Potato Res.. 2023 Mar., v. 66, no. 1 p.23-49

    2023  

    Abstract: As antioxidant enzymes, catalase (CAT) defends organisms from oxidative stress caused by excessive production of reactive oxygen species (ROS). These enzymes play important roles in miscellaneous biological processes. However, little is known about the ... ...

    Abstract As antioxidant enzymes, catalase (CAT) defends organisms from oxidative stress caused by excessive production of reactive oxygen species (ROS). These enzymes play important roles in miscellaneous biological processes. However, little is known about the CAT genes in S. tuberosum (StCAT) despite its essential economical rank in the world. So far, abiotic and biotic stresses severely hinder plant growth and development which affects the crop production and quality. To identify the possible roles of CAT genes especially under salt stress, a genome-wide analysis of CAT gene family has been performed in the potato plant. In this study, the StCAT gene’s structure, secondary and 3D protein structure, physicochemical properties, synteny analysis, phylogenetic tree and also expression profiling under various developmental and environmental cues were predicted using bioinformatics tools. The expression analysis by RT-PCR was performed upon a commercial potato cultivar. Three genes encoding StCAT that code for three proteins each of size 492 aa, interrupted by seven introns, have been identified in potatoes. StCAT proteins were found to be localized in the peroxisome which is judged as the main H₂O₂ cell production site during different processes. Many regulating cis-elements related to stress responses and plant hormones signaling were found in the promoter sequence of each gene. The analysis of motifs and phylogenetic trees showed that StCAT are closer to their homologous in S. lycopersicum and share a 41–95% identity with other plants’ CATs. Expression profiling revealed that StCAT1 is the constitutively expressive member; while StCAT2 and StCAT3 are the stress-responsive members.
    Keywords Solanum tuberosum ; bioinformatics ; catalase ; crop production ; cultivars ; genome-wide association study ; growth and development ; introns ; oxidative stress ; phylogeny ; plant growth ; potatoes ; promoter regions ; protein structure ; reactive oxygen species ; salt stress
    Language English
    Dates of publication 2023-03
    Size p. 23-49.
    Publishing place Springer Netherlands
    Document type Article ; Online
    ZDB-ID 407680-1
    ISSN 1871-4528 ; 0014-3065
    ISSN (online) 1871-4528
    ISSN 0014-3065
    DOI 10.1007/s11540-022-09554-z
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  4. Article ; Online: Isolation of bacterial strains from compost teas and screening of their PGPR properties on potato plants

    Samet, Mariem / Ghazala, Imen / Karray, Fatma / Abid, Cyrine / Chiab, Nour / Nouri-Ellouz, Oumèma / Sayadi, Sami / Gargouri-Bouzid, Radhia

    Environ Sci Pollut Res. 2022 Oct., v. 29, no. 50 p.75365-75379

    2022  

    Abstract: The beneficial effect of compost and compost tea on plant growth and protection is mainly associated with the microbial diversity and the presence of bacteria with plant growth–promoting effect. PGPR are considered as eco-friendly bio-fertilizers that ... ...

    Abstract The beneficial effect of compost and compost tea on plant growth and protection is mainly associated with the microbial diversity and the presence of bacteria with plant growth–promoting effect. PGPR are considered as eco-friendly bio-fertilizers that may reduce the use of chemical pesticides and fertilizers. Three composts (AT, A10, and A30) were previously prepared from industrial wastes (olive mill wastewater, olive pomace, coffee ground, and phosphogypsum). In the present study, we isolated three bacterial strains from the compost teas. The phylogenetic identification of these bacterial strains (B.AT, B.A10, and B.A30) showed that they correspond to Serratia liquefaciens (B.AT and B.A10) and Achromobacter spanius (B.A30) species. A further characterization of the PGPR traits of these bacteria showed that they produce siderophore, exopolysaccharides, and IAA. Their effect on potato plant growth, yields, and tuber quality was performed under field culture conditions. Results showed that these strains can be characterized as PGPR, the best effect on potato plant growth was observed with Serratia liquefaciens (B.AT), the best yield and tuber quality was observed with Serratia liquefaciens (B.A10) while bacterial treatment with Achromobacter spanius (B.A30) is a Cd-tolerant PGPR.
    Keywords Achromobacter ; Serratia ; biofertilizers ; compost extracts ; exopolysaccharides ; olive mill wastewater ; olive pomace ; phosphogypsum ; phylogeny ; plant growth ; potatoes ; siderophores
    Language English
    Dates of publication 2022-10
    Size p. 75365-75379.
    Publishing place Springer Berlin Heidelberg
    Document type Article ; Online
    ZDB-ID 1178791-0
    ISSN 1614-7499 ; 0944-1344
    ISSN (online) 1614-7499
    ISSN 0944-1344
    DOI 10.1007/s11356-022-21046-8
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  5. Article ; Online: Isolation of bacterial strains from compost teas and screening of their PGPR properties on potato plants.

    Samet, Mariem / Ghazala, Imen / Karray, Fatma / Abid, Cyrine / Chiab, Nour / Nouri-Ellouz, Oumèma / Sayadi, Sami / Gargouri-Bouzid, Radhia

    Environmental science and pollution research international

    2022  Volume 29, Issue 50, Page(s) 75365–75379

    Abstract: The beneficial effect of compost and compost tea on plant growth and protection is mainly associated with the microbial diversity and the presence of bacteria with plant growth-promoting effect. PGPR are considered as eco-friendly bio-fertilizers that ... ...

    Abstract The beneficial effect of compost and compost tea on plant growth and protection is mainly associated with the microbial diversity and the presence of bacteria with plant growth-promoting effect. PGPR are considered as eco-friendly bio-fertilizers that may reduce the use of chemical pesticides and fertilizers. Three composts (AT, A10, and A30) were previously prepared from industrial wastes (olive mill wastewater, olive pomace, coffee ground, and phosphogypsum). In the present study, we isolated three bacterial strains from the compost teas. The phylogenetic identification of these bacterial strains (B.AT, B.A10, and B.A30) showed that they correspond to Serratia liquefaciens (B.AT and B.A10) and Achromobacter spanius (B.A30) species. A further characterization of the PGPR traits of these bacteria showed that they produce siderophore, exopolysaccharides, and IAA. Their effect on potato plant growth, yields, and tuber quality was performed under field culture conditions. Results showed that these strains can be characterized as PGPR, the best effect on potato plant growth was observed with Serratia liquefaciens (B.AT), the best yield and tuber quality was observed with Serratia liquefaciens (B.A10) while bacterial treatment with Achromobacter spanius (B.A30) is a Cd-tolerant PGPR.
    MeSH term(s) Achromobacter ; Bacteria ; Benzeneacetamides ; Cadmium ; Coffee ; Composting ; Fertilizers ; Industrial Waste ; Pesticides ; Phylogeny ; Piperidones ; Siderophores ; Soil/chemistry ; Soil Microbiology ; Solanum tuberosum ; Tea ; Wastewater
    Chemical Substances Benzeneacetamides ; Coffee ; Fertilizers ; Industrial Waste ; Pesticides ; Piperidones ; Siderophores ; Soil ; Tea ; Waste Water ; Cadmium (00BH33GNGH) ; antineoplaston A10 (16VY3TM7ZO)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-06-02
    Publishing country Germany
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 1178791-0
    ISSN 1614-7499 ; 0944-1344
    ISSN (online) 1614-7499
    ISSN 0944-1344
    DOI 10.1007/s11356-022-21046-8
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  6. Article: Subacute toxicity studies of meals prepared from genetically modified potato overexpressing the StDREB1 or the VvWRKY2 transcription factor in rats

    Chiab, Nour / Aoiadni, Nissaf / Nouri‐Ellouz, Oumèma / Ghorbel‐Koubaa, Fatma / Mellouli, Manel / Sellami‐Boudawara, Tahya / Kallel, Chomous / Makni‐Ayadi, Fatma / Gargouri‐Bouzid, Radhia

    Journal of the science of food and agriculture. 2022 Oct., v. 102, no. 13

    2022  

    Abstract: BACKGROUND: Potato tubers from genetically modified plants overexpressing the StDREB1 or the VvWRKY2 transcription factors that exhibited improved tolerance to salt and resistance to Fusarium solani infection were characterized and evaluated for safety ... ...

    Abstract BACKGROUND: Potato tubers from genetically modified plants overexpressing the StDREB1 or the VvWRKY2 transcription factors that exhibited improved tolerance to salt and resistance to Fusarium solani infection were characterized and evaluated for safety in a 30 day rat feeding study. Male Wistar rats were split into four groups and provided with a diet composed of 33% (w/w) of either one of the two genetically modified potatoes (GMPs), 33% of the commercial Spunta variety (Sp), or a control group fed with the basal rats' diet. The influence of the GMPs on rat behavior and overall health parameters was evaluated and compared with that of commercial potato (i.e. the Sp group) and control diet. RESULTS: Small differences were noticed in the chemical composition of the different tubers, but all the diets were adjusted to an identical caloric level. Results showed no sign of toxic or detrimental effects on the rats' overall health as a result of these diets. The rats fed with the GMPs meal showed hematological and biochemical compositions of the plasma comparable to the control groups. No histopathological damage nor any structural disorganization, severe congestion, or acute inflammation were noticed in the rats' tissues. CONCLUSION: Under these study conditions, the GMP diets did not induce any apparent or significant adverse effects on rats after 30 days of dietary administration in comparison with rats fed diets with the corresponding non‐transgenic diet and the standard diet group. These two GMPs were therefore considered to be as safe as their commercial comparator. © 2022 Society of Chemical Industry.
    Keywords Fusarium solani ; agriculture ; chemical composition ; diet ; histopathology ; inflammation ; males ; potatoes ; rats ; salt tolerance ; subacute toxicity ; transcription factors
    Language English
    Dates of publication 2022-10
    Size p. 5883-5890.
    Publishing place John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
    Document type Article
    Note JOURNAL ARTICLE
    ZDB-ID 184116-6
    ISSN 1097-0010 ; 0022-5142
    ISSN (online) 1097-0010
    ISSN 0022-5142
    DOI 10.1002/jsfa.11938
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  7. Article ; Online: Determination of Bioactive Compounds, Antioxidant Capacities and Safety of the Somatic Hybrid Potatoes

    Kammoun, Mariem / Jeddou, Khaoula Ben / Rokka, Veli-Matti / Pihlava, Juha-Matti / Hellström, Jarkko / Gutiérrez-Quequezana, Liz / Essid, Mohamed Farouk / Gargouri-Bouzid, Radhia / Nouri-Ellouz, Oumèma

    Potato Res.. 2022 Dec., v. 65, no. 4 p.881-902

    2022  

    Abstract: Intraspecific somatic hybrids (CN1 and CN2) produced by protoplast fusion between dihaploid lines of potato cultivars Cardinal and Nicola were analysed in terms of their bioactive compounds and antioxidant activities. The total phenolic compound levels ... ...

    Abstract Intraspecific somatic hybrids (CN1 and CN2) produced by protoplast fusion between dihaploid lines of potato cultivars Cardinal and Nicola were analysed in terms of their bioactive compounds and antioxidant activities. The total phenolic compound levels were investigated from the extracts derived from whole tubers using the Folin-Ciocalteu ethanol reagent method, which demonstrated that CN1 and CN2 hybrids contained higher levels of phenolics than the tubers of cv. Nicola. The corresponding extracts were also used for determination of the bioactivity levels, and an increased antioxidant capacity in the extracts of hybrid potato was revealed by DPPH and ABTS radical-scavenging tests compared to the tuber extracts of cv. Nicola. The identification of bioactive compounds in tubers was carried out separately for peel and flesh compartments to determine the phenolic compounds: phenolic acids by UHPLC-DAD and anthocyanins by HPLC–DAD and LC–MS. Glycoalkaloids were determined by UPLC-QTOF MS analysis. Phenolic acid profiling showed the presence of caffeic acid and three caffeoylquinic acid isomeric forms (3-CQA, 4-CQA and 5-CQA) in the peels, whereas only caffeic acid and 5-CQA (chlorogenic acid) were detected in the flesh compartments. The phenolic acid profiles of the somatic hybrids did not remarkably differ from the corresponding profiles of cv. Nicola. The colour-pigmented peels of the somatic hybrids were also analysed for their anthocyanin content, and six substances were identified, four of them were acylated glucosides of pelargonidin and peonidin by coumaric or ferulic acids. The increased antioxidative activities determined in the somatic hybrid tubers are most probably linked to their higher phenolic compound levels due to the pigmented tuber skin colour. The somatic hybrids had α-solanine and α-chaconine as the major glycoalkaloid compounds, and their total quantities were less than that found in tubers of cv. Nicola. This confirms the safety of the hybrid tubers for human consumption.
    Keywords anthocyanins ; antioxidant activity ; antioxidants ; caffeic acid ; chlorogenic acid ; color ; cultivars ; dihaploidy ; ethanol ; glucosides ; glycoalkaloids ; humans ; hybrids ; pelargonidin ; potatoes ; protoplast fusion
    Language English
    Dates of publication 2022-12
    Size p. 881-902.
    Publishing place Springer Netherlands
    Document type Article ; Online
    ZDB-ID 407680-1
    ISSN 1871-4528 ; 0014-3065
    ISSN (online) 1871-4528
    ISSN 0014-3065
    DOI 10.1007/s11540-022-09559-8
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  8. Article: Assessment of physiological age and antioxidant status of new somatic hybrid potato seeds during extended cold storage

    Kammoun, Mariem / Essid, Mohamed Farouk / Ksouri, Fakhry / Rokka, Veli-Matti / Charfeddine, Mariam / Gargouri-Bouzid, Radhia / Nouri-Ellouz, Oumèma

    Journal of plant physiology. 2020 Nov., v. 254

    2020  

    Abstract: Yield components of potato are largely affected by the physiology age of the tuber seeds at planting. The current study focuses on monitoring seed tuber aging in two CN1 and CN2 somatic hybrid lines and Spunta (Sp) variety during 270 days of storage at 4 ...

    Abstract Yield components of potato are largely affected by the physiology age of the tuber seeds at planting. The current study focuses on monitoring seed tuber aging in two CN1 and CN2 somatic hybrid lines and Spunta (Sp) variety during 270 days of storage at 4 °C. Aging rate was monitored based on sprouting, emergence and tissue oxidation rates. Investigation of sprouting parameters such as physiological age index (PAI) considering physiological and chronological age and the incubation period (IP) indicated lower physiological age in hybrids than in Sp during the storage. Moreover, these analyses showed that off-seasonal growing conditions increased the aging, more clearly, in Sp tubers than in hybrid ones. However, dormancy periods (endodormancy and after storage dormancy) were equivalent in the different tuber lots. PAI and IP data when combined with those from emergence parameters (duration until emergence and stem number) seem more efficient for the characterization of the different potato lines. However, emergence indicators, when considered separately, were not able to distinguish clearly between seasonal and off-seasonal tubers. Data suggest that hybrid seeds exhibited high performances since they produced higher stem number per plant than Sp. The high aging rate in Sp tubers seems to be associated with the few developed stems. Biochemical analyses supported in part morphophysiological differences between hybrids and Sp seeds although these indicators seem more sensitive to aging. Indeed data showed that the dormancy break, and then, the development were associated with some level of tissue oxidation. Antioxidants such as superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), glutathione peroxidase (GPX) and carotenoids seem more enhanced after the release of dormancy. However, induction of these activities started earlier in off-seasonal tubers than in seasonal ones, this was consistent with their advanced aging level revealed by PAI and IP data. Activation of these antioxidants appears to respond effectively to the increase of ROS suggesting a better control of postharvest development and tissue deterioration especially in CN2 off-seasonal tubers. This study suggests that CN2 followed by CN1 exhibited the best performance compared to Sp variety.
    Keywords antioxidants ; carotenoids ; catalase ; cold storage ; dormancy ; glutathione peroxidase ; hybrids ; oxidation ; potatoes ; seed tubers ; superoxide dismutase
    Language English
    Dates of publication 2020-11
    Publishing place Elsevier GmbH
    Document type Article
    Note NAL-AP-2-clean
    ZDB-ID 283647-6
    ISSN 1618-1328 ; 0176-1617
    ISSN (online) 1618-1328
    ISSN 0176-1617
    DOI 10.1016/j.jplph.2020.153279
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  9. Article: Adsorptive removal of direct red 80 and methylene blue from aqueous solution by potato peels: a comparison of anionic and cationic dyes.

    Ben Jeddou, Khawla / Bouaziz, Fatma / Ben Taheur, Fadia / Nouri-Ellouz, Oumèma / Ellouz-Ghorbel, Raoudha / Ellouz-Chaabouni, Semia

    Water science and technology : a journal of the International Association on Water Pollution Research

    2021  Volume 83, Issue 6, Page(s) 1384–1398

    Abstract: Adsorption of direct red 80 (DR 80) and methylene blue (MB) from aqueous solutions on potato peels (PP) has been compared. The use of peels in decontamination technology is very promising given the near zero-cost for the synthesis of those adsorbents. ... ...

    Abstract Adsorption of direct red 80 (DR 80) and methylene blue (MB) from aqueous solutions on potato peels (PP) has been compared. The use of peels in decontamination technology is very promising given the near zero-cost for the synthesis of those adsorbents. The selected potato peels were first analyzed by scanning using electron microscopy (SEM) and Fourier transforms infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). Then the adsorption behavior was studied in a batch system. The adsorption process is affected by various parameters such as the solution pH (2-11), the initial concentration of the dye (20, 50, 100, 150 and 200 mg L
    MeSH term(s) Adsorption ; Azo Compounds ; Coloring Agents ; Hydrogen-Ion Concentration ; Kinetics ; Methylene Blue ; Solanum tuberosum ; Solutions ; Thermodynamics ; Water Pollutants, Chemical ; Water Purification
    Chemical Substances Azo Compounds ; Coloring Agents ; Solutions ; Water Pollutants, Chemical ; C.I. direct red 80 (1294D5G72N) ; Methylene Blue (T42P99266K)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-03-25
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 764273-8
    ISSN 1996-9732 ; 0273-1223
    ISSN (online) 1996-9732
    ISSN 0273-1223
    DOI 10.2166/wst.2021.075
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  10. Article ; Online: Subacute toxicity studies of meals prepared from genetically modified potato overexpressing the StDREB1 or the VvWRKY2 transcription factor in rats.

    Chiab, Nour / Aoiadni, Nissaf / Nouri-Ellouz, Oumèma / Ghorbel-Koubaa, Fatma / Mellouli, Manel / Sellami-Boudawara, Tahya / Kallel, Chomous / Makni-Ayadi, Fatma / Gargouri-Bouzid, Radhia

    Journal of the science of food and agriculture

    2022  Volume 102, Issue 13, Page(s) 5883–5890

    Abstract: Background: Potato tubers from genetically modified plants overexpressing the StDREB1 or the VvWRKY2 transcription factors that exhibited improved tolerance to salt and resistance to Fusarium solani infection were characterized and evaluated for safety ... ...

    Abstract Background: Potato tubers from genetically modified plants overexpressing the StDREB1 or the VvWRKY2 transcription factors that exhibited improved tolerance to salt and resistance to Fusarium solani infection were characterized and evaluated for safety in a 30 day rat feeding study. Male Wistar rats were split into four groups and provided with a diet composed of 33% (w/w) of either one of the two genetically modified potatoes (GMPs), 33% of the commercial Spunta variety (Sp), or a control group fed with the basal rats' diet. The influence of the GMPs on rat behavior and overall health parameters was evaluated and compared with that of commercial potato (i.e. the Sp group) and control diet.
    Results: Small differences were noticed in the chemical composition of the different tubers, but all the diets were adjusted to an identical caloric level. Results showed no sign of toxic or detrimental effects on the rats' overall health as a result of these diets. The rats fed with the GMPs meal showed hematological and biochemical compositions of the plasma comparable to the control groups. No histopathological damage nor any structural disorganization, severe congestion, or acute inflammation were noticed in the rats' tissues.
    Conclusion: Under these study conditions, the GMP diets did not induce any apparent or significant adverse effects on rats after 30 days of dietary administration in comparison with rats fed diets with the corresponding non-transgenic diet and the standard diet group. These two GMPs were therefore considered to be as safe as their commercial comparator. © 2022 Society of Chemical Industry.
    MeSH term(s) Animals ; Food, Genetically Modified/toxicity ; Meals ; Plants, Genetically Modified/chemistry ; Rats ; Rats, Wistar ; Solanum tuberosum/chemistry ; Solanum tuberosum/genetics ; Transcription Factors/genetics
    Chemical Substances Transcription Factors
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-05-04
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 184116-6
    ISSN 1097-0010 ; 0022-5142
    ISSN (online) 1097-0010
    ISSN 0022-5142
    DOI 10.1002/jsfa.11938
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