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Potato in a Changing Climate: Adaptation Strategies and Crop Optimization
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Potato in a Changing Climate: Adaptation Strategies and Crop Optimization

A special issue of Agronomy (ISSN 2073-4395). This special issue belongs to the section "Agroecology Innovation: Achieving System Resilience".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 January 2026 | Viewed by 527

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Prof. Dr. Elżbieta Wszelaczyńska

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Department of Agronomy and Food Processing, Faculty of Agriculture and Biotechnology, Bydgoszcz University of Science and Technology, Kaliskiego 7 St., build. I, 85-796 Bydgoszcz, Poland
Interests: quality; cultivation technology; cultivars; storage technology; quality, nutritional value; pro-health value; bioactive compounds; anti-nutritional compounds; vegetables; fruits; potato; environmental
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Dr. Katarzyna Gościnna

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Department of Microbiology and Food Technology, Faculty of Agriculture and Biotechnology, University of Science and Technology in Bydgoszcz, St. Kaliskiego 7, 85-796 Bydgoszcz, Poland
Interests: ecology; integrated cultivation; location; nitrates; nitrites; potato genotype; apium; daucus carota; cultivar

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Potatoes are a dietary staple for billions of people. As a result, they make a significant contribution to global food security. The potato's physiological responses to different cropping systems, irrigation, fertilisation and pest control strategies play a key role in shaping high yields, stress tolerance and accumulation of bioactive compounds. Advances in agrotechnology, genetic modifications and attention to appropriate soil properties significantly influence the crop's ability to adapt to changing climatic conditions and biotic stresses. As part of this Special Issue, we invite submissions examining the impact of different agronomic practices on potato physiology, productivity and stress mitigation. We encourage the submission of a variety of manuscripts, including original research, literature reviews, concept papers and short scientific communications. Our aim is to bring together interdisciplinary insights that will contribute to a deeper understanding of how modern agricultural strategies can optimise potato production while enhancing resilience and sustainability in different agroecosystems.

Prof. Dr. Elżbieta Wszelaczyńska
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Dr. Katarzyna Gościnna
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Keywords

  • stress protection
  • plant resistance
  • irrigation
  • bio-stimulants
  • soil quality

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Stage-Specific Light Intensity Optimization for Yield and Energy Efficiency in Plant Factory Potato Pre-Basic Seed Production
by Song Chen, Jiating Lin and Zhigang Xu
Agronomy 2025, 15(8), 1976; https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy15081976 - 15 Aug 2025
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This study investigated the effects of light intensity regulation on yield and energy efficiency during potato pre-basic seed propagation in plant factories. Using virus-free ‘Favorita’ potato seedlings as experimental material, gradient light intensities (200, 300, and 400 μmol·m2·s−1) were [...] Read more.
This study investigated the effects of light intensity regulation on yield and energy efficiency during potato pre-basic seed propagation in plant factories. Using virus-free ‘Favorita’ potato seedlings as experimental material, gradient light intensities (200, 300, and 400 μmol·m2·s−1) were applied at four developmental stages: the seedling stage (SS), tuber formation stage (TFS), tuber growth stage (TGS), and harvest stage (HS), to explore the physiological mechanisms of stage-specific light intensity regulation and energy utilization efficiency. The results revealed that: (1) The per-plant tuber yield of the high yield group reached 72.91 g (T59 treatment), representing a 25% increase compared to the medium yield group and a 168% increase compared to the low yield group. Additionally, the high yield group exhibited superior leaf area, photosynthetic rate, and accumulation of sucrose and starch. (2) The impact of light intensity on tuber development exhibited stage specificity: low light intensity (200 μmol·m−2·s−1) during TFS promoted early tuber initiation, while a high light intensity (400 μmol·m−2·s−1) enhanced tuber formation efficiency. Increasing the light intensity during TGS facilitated the accumulation of sucrose and starch in tubers. (3) Energy use efficiency (EUE) increased significantly with yield, with the high yield group reaching 3.2 g MJ−1, representing 52% and 88% improvements over the medium yield (2.1 g MJ−1) and low yield (1.7 g MJ−1) groups, respectively. A “stage-specific precision light supplementation” strategy was proposed, involving moderate light reduction (200 μmol·m−2·s−1) during TFS and light enhancement (300 μmol·m−2·s−1) during TGS to coordinate source-sink relationships and optimize carbohydrate metabolism. This study provides a theoretical basis for efficient potato production in plant factories. Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Potato in a Changing Climate: Adaptation Strategies and Crop Optimization)
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