Abstract
The use of profiling techniques such as transcriptomics, proteomics, and metabolomics has been proposed to improve the detection of side effects of plant breeding processes. This paper describes the construction of a food safety-oriented potato cDNA microarray (FSPM). Microarray analysis was performed on a well-defined set of tuber samples of two different potato varieties, grown under different, well-recorded environmental conditions. Data were analyzed to assess the potential of transcriptomics to detect differences in gene expression due to genetic differences or environmental conditions. The most pronounced differences were found between the varieties Sante and Lady Balfour, whereas differences due to growth conditions were less significant. Transcriptomics results were confirmed by quantitative PCR. Furthermore, the bandwidth of natural variation of gene expression was explored to facilitate biological and/or toxicological evaluation in future assessments.
Copyright © 2009 American Chemical Society
Copyright © 2009 American Chemical Society
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1612-1623 |
Number of pages | 12 |
Journal | Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry |
Volume | 57 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2009 |
Keywords
- solanum tuberosum
- cDNA microarray
- gene expression
- food safety
- organic input systems