Genome-wide characterization of COMT family and regulatory role of CsCOMT19 in melatonin synthesis in Camellia sinensis

Abstract Background Caffeic acid O-methyltransferase (COMT) is a key enzyme that regulates melatonin synthesis and is involved in regulating the growth, development, and response to abiotic stress in plants. Tea plant is a popular beverage consumed worldwide, has been used for centuries for its medi...

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Published in:	BMC Plant Biology
Main Authors:	Thanh Huyen Pham, Xingyu Tian, Huimin Zhao, Tong Li, Litang Lu
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMC 2024-01-01
Subjects:	COMT Camellia sinensis Gene evolution Gene expression Biotic and abiotic stresses Melatonin synthesis
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1186/s12870-023-04702-0