Transcriptional responses and flavor volatiles biosynthesis in methyl jasmonate-treated tea leaves.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Tea (Camellia sinensis) has long been consumed worldwide for its amazing flavor and aroma. Methyl jasmonate (MeJA), which acts as an effective elicitor among the plant kingdom, could mostly improve the quality of tea aroma by promoting flavor volatiles in tea leaves. Although a variety of volatile secondary metabolites that contribute to aroma quality have been identified, our understanding of the biosynthetic pathways of these compounds has remained largely incomplete. Therefore, information aboaut the transcriptome of tea leaves and, specifically, details of any changes in gene expression in response to MeJA, is required for a better understanding of the biological mechanisms of MeJA-mediated volatiles biosynthesis. Moreover, MeJA treatment could exaggerate the respons

SUBMITTER: Shi J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4588909 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature