Global transcriptome and gene regulation network for secondary metabolite biosynthesis of tea plant (Camellia sinensis).

ABSTRACT:

Background

Major secondary metabolites, including flavonoids, caffeine, and theanine, are important components of tea products and are closely related to the taste, flavor, and health benefits of tea. Secondary metabolite biosynthesis in Camellia sinensis is differentially regulated in different tissues during growth and development. Until now, little was known about the expression patterns of genes involved in secondary metabolic pathways or their regulatory mechanisms. This study aimed to generate expression profiles for C. sinensis tissues and to build a gene regulation model of the secondary metabolic pathways.

Results

RNA sequencing was performed on 13 different tissue samples from various organs and developmental stages of tea plants, including buds and leaves of diffe

SUBMITTER: Li CF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4518527 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature