The Physiology of Postharvest Tea (Camellia sinensis) Leaves, According to Metabolic Phenotypes and Gene Expression Analysis.

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Proper postharvest storage preserves horticultural products, including tea, until they can be processed. However, few studies have focused on the physiology of ripening and senescence during postharvest storage, which affects the flavor and quality of tea. In this study, physiological and biochemical indexes of the leaves of tea cultivar 'Yinghong 9' preserved at a low temperature and high relative humidity...

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• Camellia sinensis
• Catechin
• Gene Expression
• Phenotype
• Plant Leaves