Differential accumulation mechanisms of purine alkaloids and catechins in Camellia ptilophylla, a natural theobromine-rich tea

Tea is consumed worldwide due to its charming flavor and the refreshing effects conferred by caffeine. Caffeine however has undesirable side effects, such as sleep disturbance. Camellia ptilophylla is known for its low caffeine content, and the biosynthesis of purine alkaloids in this species has be...

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Published in:	Beverage Plant Research
Main Authors:	Chentao Ying, Jiawen Chen, Jiahao Chen, Peng Zheng, Caibi Zhou, Binmei Sun, Shaoqun Liu
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Maximum Academic Press 2023-01-01
Subjects:	camellia ptilophylla theobromine gallocatechin gallate
Online Access:	https://www.maxapress.com/article/doi/10.48130/BPR-2023-0015