Abstract Genetic improvement of quality traits in tea ( Camellia sinensis (L.) O. Kuntze) through conventional breeding methods has been limited, because is a difficult and expensive trait to measure. Genomic selection (GS) suitable for predicting such complex traits, as it uses genome wide markers estimate the genetic values individuals. We compared prediction accuracies six genomic models inc...

As leaf-harvest plants, tea trees show unique nutrient requirements, different from those of corn and other field crops. However, the effects nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), potassium (K) application on accumulation quality-related compounds mechanisms underlying how nutrients affect tea-leaf metabolism have not been well elucidated. Here, fertilizers with N, P, K ratios were applied to plants in...

The most consumed beverage in the world is tea after water. Till today consumption of black 70% while that green only 20%. One reason for this percentage lack awareness about and invested research. Green along with caffeine which imparts characteristic taste, bitterness stimulating effect, also rich a group chemicals, called Catechin Polyphenols (Commonly known as Tannins, contribute to bitter ...