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  • Biochemistry
  • Plant Biology
  • Genetics

Background:

  • Starch is the primary storage polyglucan, synthesized via central biochemical pathways.
  • Soluble starch synthases (SSs) are crucial enzymes in starch biosynthesis, affecting its structure and function.
  • Understanding the genetic control of starch synthesis, particularly SSs, remains incomplete across species.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide an updated review of soluble starch synthases (SSs).
  • To focus on potato SSs as a model for storage organs.
  • To highlight the genetics and regulatory mechanisms of potato SSs.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of soluble starch synthases (SSs).
  • Comparative analysis of SS functions across plant species.
  • In-depth examination of potato SS isoforms, genetics, and regulation.

Main Results:

  • SSs play diverse roles in starch biosynthesis, with species-specific contributions.
  • Potato SSs exhibit unique genetic and regulatory features relevant to storage organ function.
  • Isoforms of SSs contribute differently to starch synthesis and properties.

Conclusions:

  • Soluble starch synthases (SSs) are critical for starch biosynthesis, with significant variations among species.
  • Potato SSs offer valuable insights into the genetic and regulatory control of starch in storage organs.
  • Further research into SS isoforms is essential for a comprehensive understanding of starch metabolism.