Plant physiology
Co-regulation of flavor-related compounds caffeine and catechins in beverage plants.
Yanrui Zhang, Yujia Qi, Dingkun Tang, Zhili Ye, Ziqing Zheng, Jianwei Duan, Wei Tong, Tieying Guo, Weiwei Deng, Jian Zhao, Penghui Li
Published: 202610.1093/plphys/kiag020
Abstract
Two types of bioactive products, catechins and caffeine, contribute to the flavor and health benefits associated with beverages made from plants. MYB184 has been characterized as a primary regulator of catechin and caffeine biosynthesis in tea plants…
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