Research Progress on Postharvest Physiology and Storage Preservation Technology of Potato Seed Tubers

ZHANG Tongtong; CHEN Fu

doi:10.19554/j.cnki.1001-3563.2025.11.015

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Packaging Engineering ›› 2025, Vol. 46 ›› Issue (11) : 140-148. DOI: 10.19554/j.cnki.1001-3563.2025.11.015

Agro-products Preservation and Food Packaging

Research Progress on Postharvest Physiology and Storage Preservation Technology of Potato Seed Tubers

ZHANG Tongtong, CHEN Fu

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The work aims to systematically summarize the research progress on postharvest physiological characteristics and storage preservation technologies of potato seed tubers, providing theoretical guidance for improving the storage quality of seed tubers. Based on the literature in China and abroad, the postharvest physiological processes of potato seed tubers were analyzed, including dormancy characteristics, respiratory metabolism, moisture changes, and physiological aging, and the application effectiveness of preservation technologies were evaluated, such as temperature and humidity control, chemical treatments, physical intervention, and biological control. Seed tuber dormancy was closely related to the dynamic balance of endogenous hormones, with temperature being a key factor affecting the dormancy duration. Respiratory intensity directly correlated with seed tuber vigor, showing significant changes during storage. Moisture loss affected the physiological state and germination potential of seed tubers. Physiological aging was significantly associated with reactive oxygen species accumulation and reduced antioxidant system function. Scientific temperature and humidity management formed the foundation for ensuring the storage quality of seed tubers. Natural plant-derived sprout inhibitors such as carvone received widespread attention due to their low toxicity. Plant hormones could effectively regulate dormancy periods and germination processes. Ultraviolet treatment effectively inhibited disease occurrence. Biological control improved seed tuber disease resistance through beneficial microorganisms. The dormancy characteristics of potato seed tubers during storage are closely related to the endogenous hormone balance, and various storage preservation technologies offer distinct advantages. Future research should focus on developing green low-carbon storage technologies, intelligent storage systems, multifunctional composite preservation technologies, and microbiome regulation strategies to achieve precise, intelligent, and sustainable development of seed tuber storage preservation technology.

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potato seed tubers / dormancy characteristics / storage preservation / temperature and humidity control / chemical regulation / physical treatment / biological control

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ZHANG Tongtong, CHEN Fu. Research Progress on Postharvest Physiology and Storage Preservation Technology of Potato Seed Tubers[J]. Packaging Engineering. 2025, 46(11): 140-148 https://doi.org/10.19554/j.cnki.1001-3563.2025.11.015

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