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From leaf to cup: Decoding the biochemical dance of black tea's fragrance - EurekAlert


Unlocking the biochemical secrets behind a perfect cup of black tea, scientists have identified the CsLOX6 gene as a master regulator in the formation of methyl jasmonate (MeJA), a key compound in tea's aroma.

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