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A rare glycoalkaloid biosynthetic pathway from wild potato unlocks genetic routes to Colorado potato beetle resistance
Summary
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 123, Issue 15, April 2026. SignificanceSolanaceous crops such as potato produce steroidal glycoalkaloids, compounds that are toxic to humans and animals yet provide protection against pests. The Colorado potato beetle (CPB) is a destructive pest that quickly evolves insecticide ...
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 123, Issue 15, April 2026. SignificanceSolanaceous crops such as potato produce steroidal glycoalkaloids, compounds that are toxic to humans and animals yet provide protection against pests. The Colorado potato beetle (CPB) is a destructive pest that quickly evolves insecticide ...