Identification and characterization of candidate involved in the regulation of theanine levels in tea (Camellia sinensis)

Theanine is a unique non-protein amino acid in tea and contributes to many health benefits. However, the progress towards understanding the synthesis and metabolism of theanine in tea has been slow. The main objective of this work was to identify genes involved in theanine metabolism in tea. A deepe...

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Main Author: Li, Ning
Published: University of Nottingham 2008
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.490992