Biosynthesis and Regulation of Tea Plant Specialized Metabolites
A special issue of Plants (ISSN 2223-7747). This special issue belongs to the section "Plant Physiology and Metabolism".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 June 2026 | Viewed by 668
Special Issue Editors
Interests: tea plant; secondary metabolites; plant development; biosynthesis; gene function; gene regulation; genomics
Interests: tea plant; secondary metabolites; tea quality; tea germplasm resources; tea cultivar; taste; aroma; metabolic regulation
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Tea (Camellia sinensis) is renowned for its unique flavor, aroma, and health-promoting properties, which are largely attributed to its diverse array of specialized metabolites such as catechins, theanine, caffeine, and volatile terpenoids. These compounds are either highly enriched or uniquely synthesized in tea plants, contributing to their economic and nutritional value. However, the molecular mechanisms underlying the biosynthesis, regulation, and environmental responsiveness of such compounds remain incompletely understood.
In this forthcoming Special Issue, we aim to highlight recent advances in the study of tea-specific metabolic pathways. We welcome original research articles and comprehensive reviews that address the identification of biosynthetic genes, the characterization of key enzymes and transcription factors, regulatory networks involving hormones and stress signals, and the application of multi-omics, gene editing, and synthetic biology tools. This issue will serve as a platform on which fundamental discoveries may be integrated with practical strategies for improving tea quality, resilience, and the sustainable production of high-value phytochemicals.
Dr. Yongxin Wang
Dr. Zhihui Wang
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- tea plant
- catechins
- theanine
- caffeine
- biosynthesis
- gene regulation
- gene function
- multi-omics
- tea quality
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