Metabolic and productive effects in
                    Solanum tuberosum
                    subjected to water stress under the application of a bioencapsulated soil yeast and iron nanoparticles

Daniela Berríos; Fabiola Peña; Felipe González; Christian Santander; Luis Bustamante; Boris Contreras; Pablo Cornejo; Antonieta Ruiz

doi:10.1002/jsfa.70629

journal article Apr 03, 2026

Metabolic and productive effects in Solanum tuberosum subjected to water stress under the application of a bioencapsulated soil yeast and iron nanoparticles

Daniela Berríos Fabiola Peña Felipe González

Christian Santander

Luis Bustamante

Boris Contreras Pablo Cornejo

Antonieta Ruiz

Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture · Wiley

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Abstract

Abstract

BACKGROUND

Climate change is creating significant challenges for global agriculture, with the increased frequency and intensity of water stress events affecting the productivity of key crops. Among these crops, potato (
Solanum tuberosum
) stands out as the fifth most important crop worldwide because of its high nutritional value and economic relevance. However, its superficial root system makes it particularly vulnerable to water scarcity, and innovative solutions are needed to improve its resilience and sustainability. In this study, the metabolic and productive effects on potato crops under water stress conditions were evaluated through the application of a bioencapsulated soil yeast (
Candida guilliermondii
) and iron nanoparticles (Fe
2
O
3
NPs). The yield parameters (weight and number of tubers), accumulation of phenolic compounds by chromatographic methods and antioxidant activity by spectroscopic methods were evaluated.

RESULTS

The most relevant results indicate that the combination of
Candida guilliermondii
and NPs increased tuber weight (up to 220%) and promoted the accumulation of key phenolic compounds, such as chlorogenic acids, caffeoylquinic acid derivatives and sinapic acid, especially under water stress conditions. Increases in antioxidant activity were observed under normal irrigation conditions, with
C. guilliermondii
increasing the Trolox equivalent antioxidant capacity by 26% when NPs were not applied. Additionally, the copper ion antioxidant capacity increased by 125% in the treatment of
C. guilliermondii
with NPs, as did the oxygen radical absorbance capacity.

CONCLUSION
These findings highlight the potential of NPs and growth‐promoting microorganisms as sustainable tools to mitigate the effects of water stress, which can be used to improve not only the yield but also the functional value of potato crops. © 2026 Society of Chemical Industry.

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Daniela Berríos

Departamento de Ciencias Químicas y Recursos Naturales Scientific and Technological Bioresource Nucleus BIOREN‐UFRO, Universidad de La Frontera Temuco Chile; Programa de Doctorado en Ciencias Agroalimentarias y Medioambiente, Facultad de Ciencias Agropecuarias y Medioambiente, Universidad de La Frontera Temuco Chile; Departamento de Ciencias Agropecuarias y Acuícolas Facultad de Recursos Naturales, Universidad Católica de Temuco Temuco Chile

F

Fabiola Peña

Departamento de Ciencias Químicas y Recursos Naturales Scientific and Technological Bioresource Nucleus BIOREN‐UFRO, Universidad de La Frontera Temuco Chile; Programa de Doctorado en Ciencias Agroalimentarias y Medioambiente, Facultad de Ciencias Agropecuarias y Medioambiente, Universidad de La Frontera Temuco Chile

F

Felipe González

Programa de Doctorado en Ciencias Mención Biología Celular y Molecular Aplicada, Facultad de Ciencias Agropecuarias y Medioambiente, Universidad de La Frontera Temuco Chile

C

Christian Santander

Facultad de Medicina Veterinaria y Agronomía, Universidad de Las Américas Santiago Chile

L

Luis Bustamante

Departamento de Análisis Instrumental Facultad de Farmacia, Universidad de Concepción Concepción Chile

B

Boris Contreras

Novaseed Ltda. y Papas Arcoiris Ltda. Puerto Varas Chile

P

Pablo Cornejo

Centro de Estudios Avanzados en Fruticultura (CEAF) Santiago Chile; Centro Tecnológico de Suelos y Cultivos (CTSyC), Facultad de Ciencias Agrarias, Universidad de Talca Talca Chile

A

Antonieta Ruiz

Departamento de Ciencias Químicas y Recursos Naturales Scientific and Technological Bioresource Nucleus BIOREN‐UFRO, Universidad de La Frontera Temuco Chile

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Daniela Berríos, Fabiola Peña, Felipe González, et al. (2026). Metabolic and productive effects in Solanum tuberosum subjected to water stress under the application of a bioencapsulated soil yeast and iron nanoparticles. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture. https://doi.org/10.1002/jsfa.70629

Metabolic and productive effects in Solanum tuberosum subjected to water stress under the application of a bioencapsulated soil yeast and iron nanoparticles

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