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ArticleScientific reports2025

Elucidating the molecular basis of salt tolerance in potatoes through miRNA expression and phenotypic analysis.

Caicai Lin, Shuangshuang Zheng, Kui Liu, Ru Yu, Peiyan Guan, Baigeng Hu, Lingling Jiang, Mengyu Su, Guodong Hu, Qingshuai Chen and 1 more

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  1. Integrated omics and functional validation identify StGDPD1 as a central regulator of salt stress tolerance in potato.TAG. Theoretical and applied genetics. Theoretische und angewandte Genetik · 2026
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Caicai Lin *Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Biophysics, Institute of Biophysics, Dezhou University, Dezhou, 253023, Shandong, China.
Shuangshuang Zheng *Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Biophysics, Institute of Biophysics, Dezhou University, Dezhou, 253023, Shandong, China.
Kui Liu *Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Biophysics, Institute of Biophysics, Dezhou University, Dezhou, 253023, Shandong, China.
Ru YuShandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Biophysics, Institute of Biophysics, Dezhou University, Dezhou, 253023, Shandong, China.
Peiyan GuanBiology Department, Dezhou University, Dezhou, 253023, Shandong, China.
Baigeng HuNational Engineering Research Center for Potato, Leling, 253600, Shandong, China.
Lingling JiangShandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Biophysics, Institute of Biophysics, Dezhou University, Dezhou, 253023, Shandong, China.
Mengyu SuShandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Biophysics, Institute of Biophysics, Dezhou University, Dezhou, 253023, Shandong, China.
Guodong HuShandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Biophysics, Institute of Biophysics, Dezhou University, Dezhou, 253023, Shandong, China.
Qingshuai ChenShandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Biophysics, Institute of Biophysics, Dezhou University, Dezhou, 253023, Shandong, China. qingschen_dzu@dzu.edu.cn.
Xia ZhangShandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Biophysics, Institute of Biophysics, Dezhou University, Dezhou, 253023, Shandong, China. zhangxia@dzu.edu.cn.

Funding

Key R&D Program of Shandong Province of China 2022LZGC017National Natural Science Foundation of China 32201714National Natural Science Foundation of China 32301777Natural Science Foundation of Shandong of China ZR2023QC102Project of Shandong Province Higher Educational Science and Technology Program 2023KJ270Talent Introduction Project of Dezhou University of China 2021xjrc303Talent Introduction Project of Dezhou University of China 2022xjrc414Talent Introduction Project of Dezhou University of China 2023xjrc121
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Abstract

Potatoes are a critical staple crop worldwide, yet their yield is significantly constrained by salt stress. Understanding and enhancing salt tolerance in potatoes is crucial for ensuring food security. This study evaluated the salt tolerance of 17 diverse potato varieties using principal component analysis, membership function analysis, cluster analysis, and stepwise regression analysis. Comprehensive evaluation based on morphological, physiological, and biochemical indicators divided the varieties into three categories, identifying Z1264-1, Z700-1, Z943-1, Z1266-1, Z510-1, and Z1076-1 as having strong salt tolerance. Regression equations established stem thickness, root length, and catalase activity as rapid identification markers for salt tolerance in tetraploid potatoes. Transcriptome analysis of the highly tolerant variety Z1076-1 identified 68 differentially expressed miRNAs (DE miRNAs). qRT-PCR validation for eight randomly selected DE miRNAs confirmed consistent expression trends with transcriptome data. Predicted target genes of these miRNAs are involved in calcium channel signaling, osmotic regulation, plant hormone signaling, and reactive oxygen species clearance. Our findings provide valuable insights for the identification and screening of salt-tolerant potato germplasms. The findings also lay the foundation for studying molecular mechanisms of salt tolerance and advancing genetic breeding efforts to cultivate more resilient potato varieties.

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Gene Expression Regulation, PlantMicroRNAsSalt ToleranceSolanum tuberosumGene Expression ProfilingPhenotypeTranscriptomeMicroRNAsComprehensive evaluationDifferential expressionMiRNA-SeqPotatoSalt tolerance

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