Deciphering the anthocyanin metabolism gene network in tea plant (Camellia sinensis) through structural equation modeling.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Tea is an important cash crop that significantly contributes to rural development, poverty reduction and food security in many developing countries. It provides livelihoods for millions of smallholder producers and aids their economic stability. Anthocyanins in tea leaves provides excellent commercial quality and germplasm exploration potential. These compounds give tea leaves vibrant colors and increase health benefits. The current understanding of the synergistic regulation mechanisms responsible for color changes in purple tea, attributed to anthocyanin degradation, remains unclear.

Results

In this study, we have identified 30 gene families within the genome that are associated to with anthocyanin metabolism from tea. These gene families play distinct roles in

SUBMITTER: Xia P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11568573 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature