Identification of a Novel Gene Encoding the Specialized Alanine Decarboxylase in Tea (<i>Camellia sinensis</i>) Plants
Theanine, a unique amino acid in <i>Camellia sinensis</i>, accounts for more than 50% of total free amino acids in tea and has a significant contribution to the quality of green tea. Previous research indicated that theanine is synthesized from glutamic acid (Glu) and ethylamine mainly i...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2019-02-01
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| Series: | Molecules |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/24/3/540 |