Evaluation of the metabolic profile induced by salicylic acid in in vitro potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) microtubers under frost stress

Authors

Amada Villarruel
Universidad Regional Amazónica, Ikiam
https://orcid.org/0009-0008-0430-9730
Ana Bravo
Universidad Regional Amazónica, Ikiam
https://orcid.org/0009-0006-9049-2206

Synopsis

Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) is an economically and nutritionally relevant crop in the Andean region of Ecuador, whose yield has been affected by the frequency and intensity of frosts that damage tissues and reduce productivity. In this work, the role of salicylic acid (SA) as a biostimulant in in vitro potato microtubers of the cultivar Diacol Capiro grown under cold conditions was evaluated. Microtubers were established in supplemented MS medium and subjected to four contrasting treatments of temperature and SA. Preliminary results showed successful in vitro culture establishment as well as successful microtuber formation. On the other hand, SA is expected to promote protective physiological responses against frost, and metabolomic analysis will complement these findings by identifying differential compounds associated with cold tolerance.

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Published

May 25, 2026

How to Cite

Evaluation of the metabolic profile induced by salicylic acid in in vitro potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) microtubers under frost stress. (2026). In III International Congress of Biotechnology and Neotropical Ecosystems (p. bbfs.e18). Editorial Unión Científica. https://doi.org/10.63804/CIBEN.25.bbfs.e18