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Hao M, Lai X, Li Q, Cao J, Sun L, Chen R, Zhang Z, Li Q, Lai Z, Sun S. Widely targeted metabolomic analysis reveals metabolite changes induced by incorporating black tea fermentation techniques in oolong tea processing for quality improvement. Food Chem 2024; 459:140433. [PMID: 39024882 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2024.140433] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2024] [Revised: 06/24/2024] [Accepted: 07/10/2024] [Indexed: 07/20/2024]
Abstract
Oolong tea, a semi-fermented tea, has a prominent fruity and floral aroma, resembling green tea's astringency and pungency but lacking black tea's mellowness. Oolong tea incorporating black tea fermentation techniques (OT-IBTFT) not only retained its excellent floral and fruity aroma but also reduced astringency and enriched taste. However, metabolite changes remain unknown. In this study, widely targeted metabolomic analysis showed OT-IBTFT reduced prunin, gallocatechin, methyl gallate, and increased loliolide by changing the flavonoid biosynthesis and biosynthesis of secondary metabolites pathways, thereby reducing the astringency and increasing the mellow taste and richness to improve oolong tea quality. In addition, Wrap-rolling 5 times increased fermentation, improving the color and aroma of oolong tea by increasing theaflavic acid and 2-furoic acid, is more significant than wrap-rolling once. In conclusion, these findings provide a theoretical basis for the improvement of oolong tea processing techniques and flavor and quality control.
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- Mengjiao Hao
- Tea Research Institute, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences / Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Tea Plant Resources Innovation and Utilization, Guangzhou 510640, China.
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- Tea Research Institute, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences / Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Tea Plant Resources Innovation and Utilization, Guangzhou 510640, China.
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- Tea Research Institute, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences / Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Tea Plant Resources Innovation and Utilization, Guangzhou 510640, China.
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- Tea Research Institute, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences / Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Tea Plant Resources Innovation and Utilization, Guangzhou 510640, China.
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- Tea Research Institute, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences / Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Tea Plant Resources Innovation and Utilization, Guangzhou 510640, China.
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- Tea Research Institute, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences / Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Tea Plant Resources Innovation and Utilization, Guangzhou 510640, China.
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- Tea Research Institute, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences / Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Tea Plant Resources Innovation and Utilization, Guangzhou 510640, China.
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- Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Sericultural & Agri-Food Research Institute / Key Laboratory of Functional Foods, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs / Guangdong Key Laboratory of Agricultural Products Processing, Guangzhou 510610, China.
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- Tea Research Institute, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences / Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Tea Plant Resources Innovation and Utilization, Guangzhou 510640, China.
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- Tea Research Institute, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences / Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Tea Plant Resources Innovation and Utilization, Guangzhou 510640, China.
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Bassiony A, Peng Q, Baldermann S, Feng S, Yang K, Zhang Y, Fu J, Lv H, Lin Z, Shi J. Differential accumulation patterns of flavor compounds in Longjing 43 and Qunti fresh leaves and during processing responding to altitude changes. Food Res Int 2024; 187:114392. [PMID: 38763654 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2024.114392] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2024] [Revised: 03/23/2024] [Accepted: 04/20/2024] [Indexed: 05/21/2024]
Abstract
Variations in cultivars and cultivation altitudes have significant impacts on tea flavour compounds however lack of comprehensive understanding. This study provided insights into differential accumulation of crucial flavour compounds in response to cultivars, cultivation altitudes, and processing. Twelve flavonoids (262.4 ∼ 275.4 mg•g-1) and 20 amino acids (AAs) (56.5 ∼ 64.8 mg•g-1) were comparative analyzed in 'Longjing 43' and 'Qunti' fresh leaves harvested at low (80 m, LA) and high (500 m, HA) altitudes. Additionally, an in-depth correlation unravelling of 31 alkaloids, 25 fatty acids, 31 saccharides, 8 organic acids, and 7 vitamins and flavonoids/AAs during green tea (GT) and black tea (BT) processing was performed. Enhenced flavonoid accumulation alongside higher AAs and saccharides in HA GT promoted a sweet/mellow flavour. Abundant flavonoids, AAs, and saccharides derivates in LA BT gave rise to a sweet aftertaste. The study presents an integrated illustration of major flavour compounds' differential accumulation patterns and their interrelations, providing new insights into the influence of cultivation conditions on tea flavour.
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- A Bassiony
- Key Laboratory of Tea Biology and Resource Utilization of Ministry of Agriculture, Tea Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou 310008, China; Botany and Microbiology Department, Faculty of Science, South Valley University
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- Key Laboratory of Tea Biology and Resource Utilization of Ministry of Agriculture, Tea Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou 310008, China
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- University of Bayreuth, Food Metabolome, Faculty of Life Sciences: Food, Nutrition, Kulmbach, Germany
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- Mass Spectrometry & Metabolomics Core Facility, The Biomedical Research Core Facility, Westlake University, Hangzhou 310024, China
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- Key Laboratory of Tea Biology and Resource Utilization of Ministry of Agriculture, Tea Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou 310008, China
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- Key Laboratory of Tea Biology and Resource Utilization of Ministry of Agriculture, Tea Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou 310008, China
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- Key Laboratory of Tea Biology and Resource Utilization of Ministry of Agriculture, Tea Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou 310008, China
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- Key Laboratory of Tea Biology and Resource Utilization of Ministry of Agriculture, Tea Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou 310008, China
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- Key Laboratory of Tea Biology and Resource Utilization of Ministry of Agriculture, Tea Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou 310008, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Tea Biology and Resource Utilization of Ministry of Agriculture, Tea Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou 310008, China.
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Chen R, Sun L, Zhang S, Li Q, Wen S, Lai X, Li Q, Cao J, Sun S. Mechanisms and quality variations of non-volatile and volatile metabolites in black tea from various ages of tea trees: Insights from metabolomics analysis. Food Chem X 2024; 22:101470. [PMID: 38883921 PMCID: PMC11176668 DOI: 10.1016/j.fochx.2024.101470] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2024] [Revised: 05/06/2024] [Accepted: 05/13/2024] [Indexed: 06/18/2024] Open
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The sensory quality of black tea (BT) influenced by various factors, among which tree age is particularly significant. People prefer BT produced by fresh leaves from old tea trees, yet the correlation between tree age and tea quality has not been thoroughly investigated. In this study, we analyzed the quality of BT from young trees (H-JYH) and old trees (H-OJYH) using e-tongue technology and sensory evaluation. Our findings revealed that H-OJYH had stronger sweetness and sourness, richer flavor, and diminished bitter-astringency compared to H-JYH. 1231 non-volatile metabolites and 504 volatile metabolites were discovered by ultra-performance liquid chromatography (UPLC) and gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS). L-tartaric acid and trans-citridic acid were found to contribute to increase acidity, and 7,8-dihydroxy-6-methoxycoumarin and d-fructose 6-phosphate were associated with enhanced sweetness in H-OJYH. Additionally, lower levels of octyl gallate and vanillic acid in H-OJYH contributed to the diminished bitter-astringency. β-ionone, 2-phenylethanol and phenylacetaldehyde merged as characteristic compounds of older tree BT with stronger floral and sweet aroma. Our study serves as a guideline to explore the relationship between tree age and tea quality.
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- Ruohong Chen
- Tea Research Institute, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences / Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Tea Plant Resources Innovation & Utilization, Guangzhou 510640, China
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- Tea Research Institute, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences / Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Tea Plant Resources Innovation & Utilization, Guangzhou 510640, China
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- Tea Research Institute, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences / Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Tea Plant Resources Innovation & Utilization, Guangzhou 510640, China
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- Tea Research Institute, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences / Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Tea Plant Resources Innovation & Utilization, Guangzhou 510640, China
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- Tea Research Institute, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences / Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Tea Plant Resources Innovation & Utilization, Guangzhou 510640, China
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- Tea Research Institute, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences / Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Tea Plant Resources Innovation & Utilization, Guangzhou 510640, China
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- Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Sericultural & Agri-Food Research Institute, Key Laboratory of Functional Foods, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Guangdong Key Laboratory of Agricultural Products Processing, Guangzhou 510610, China
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- Tea Research Institute, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences / Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Tea Plant Resources Innovation & Utilization, Guangzhou 510640, China
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- Tea Research Institute, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences / Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Tea Plant Resources Innovation & Utilization, Guangzhou 510640, China
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Long P, Su S, Han Z, Granato D, Hu W, Ke J, Zhang L. The effects of tea plant age on the color, taste, and chemical characteristics of Yunnan Congou black tea by multi-spectral omics insight. Food Chem X 2024; 21:101190. [PMID: 38357378 PMCID: PMC10864201 DOI: 10.1016/j.fochx.2024.101190] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2023] [Revised: 01/25/2024] [Accepted: 02/02/2024] [Indexed: 02/16/2024] Open
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The present study comprehensively used integrated multi-spectral omics combined with sensory evaluation analysis to investigate the quality of three types of Yunnan Congou black teas from different tree ages (decades, DB; hundreds, HB; a thousand years, TB). TB infusion presented the highest scores of sweetness and umami, higher brightness, and yellow hue. Eighty-four marker metabolites were identified, including Amadori rearrangement products, catechin oxidation products, flavonoid glycosides, and organic acids, which are simultaneously related to tea infusions' color and taste. Moreover, the content of some characteristic flavonoid glycosides and organic acids was determined. Our finding implied trans-4-O-p-coumaroylquinic acid and quercetin 3-O-rutinoside contributed to bitterness and astringency, while dehydro theanine-glucose Amadori product and xylopyranosyl-glucopyranose resulted in umami and sweetness. These results provided quantitative and qualitative information for deciphering differences among black teas with different tea plant ages, conducing to the further utilization of ancient tea plants in Southwest China.
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- Piaopiao Long
- State Key Laboratory of Tea Plant Biology and Utilization, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Tea Plant Biology and Utilization, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, China
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- Department of Food Science, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ 08901, USA
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- Bioactivity and Applications Laboratory, Department of Biological Sciences, University of Limerick, Limerick V94 T9PX, Ireland
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- State Key Laboratory of Tea Plant Biology and Utilization, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Tea Plant Biology and Utilization, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Tea Plant Biology and Utilization, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, China
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Wen X, Han S, Wang J, Zhang Y, Tan L, Chen C, Han B, Wang M. The Flavor Characteristics, Antioxidant Capability, and Storage Year Discrimination Based on Backpropagation Neural Network of Organic Green Tea ( Camellia sinensis) during Long-Term Storage. Foods 2024; 13:753. [PMID: 38472869 DOI: 10.3390/foods13050753] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2024] [Revised: 02/23/2024] [Accepted: 02/26/2024] [Indexed: 03/14/2024] Open
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The storage period of tea is a major factor affecting tea quality. However, the effect of storage years on the non-volatile major functional components and quality of green tea remains largely unknown. In this study, a comparative analysis of organic green teas with varying storage years (1-16 years) was conducted by quantifying 47 functional components, using electronic tongue and chromatic aberration technology, alongside an evaluation of antioxidative capacity. The results indicated a significant negative correlation between the storage years and levels of tea polyphenols, total amino acids, soluble sugars, two phenolic acids, four flavonols, three tea pigments, umami amino acids, and sweet amino acids. The multivariate statistical analysis revealed that 10 functional components were identified as effective in distinguishing organic green teas with different storage years. Electronic tongue technology categorized organic green teas with different storage years into three classes. The backpropagation neural network (BPNN) analysis demonstrated that the classification predictive ability of the model based on the electronic tongue was superior to the one based on color difference values and 10 functional components. The combined analysis of antioxidative activity and functional components suggested that organic green teas with shorter storage periods exhibited stronger abilities to suppress superoxide anion radicals and hydroxyl radicals and reduce iron ions due to the higher content of eight components. Long-term-stored organic green teas, with a higher content of substances like L-serine and theabrownins, demonstrated stronger antioxidative capabilities in clearing both lipid-soluble and water-soluble free radicals. Therefore, this study provided a theoretical basis for the quality assessment of green tea and prediction of green tea storage periods.
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- Xiaomei Wen
- Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Biometrology and Inspection and Quarantine, College of Life Sciences, China Jiliang University, Hangzhou 310018, China
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- Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Biometrology and Inspection and Quarantine, College of Life Sciences, China Jiliang University, Hangzhou 310018, China
- Hangzhou Tea & Chrysanthemum Technology, Co., Ltd., Hangzhou 310018, China
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- Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Biometrology and Inspection and Quarantine, College of Life Sciences, China Jiliang University, Hangzhou 310018, China
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- Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Biometrology and Inspection and Quarantine, College of Life Sciences, China Jiliang University, Hangzhou 310018, China
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- Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Biometrology and Inspection and Quarantine, College of Life Sciences, China Jiliang University, Hangzhou 310018, China
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- Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Biometrology and Inspection and Quarantine, College of Life Sciences, China Jiliang University, Hangzhou 310018, China
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- Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Biometrology and Inspection and Quarantine, College of Life Sciences, China Jiliang University, Hangzhou 310018, China
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- Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Biometrology and Inspection and Quarantine, College of Life Sciences, China Jiliang University, Hangzhou 310018, China
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Yang S, Pathak S, Tang H, Zhang D, Chen Y, Ntezimana B, Ni D, Yu Z. Non-Targeted Metabolomics Reveals the Effects of Different Rolling Methods on Black Tea Quality. Foods 2024; 13:325. [PMID: 38275692 PMCID: PMC10815122 DOI: 10.3390/foods13020325] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2023] [Revised: 01/10/2024] [Accepted: 01/16/2024] [Indexed: 01/27/2024] Open
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A non-targeted metabolomics approach and sensory evaluation, coupled with multivariate statistical analysis, systematically uncover the impact of the rolling time on the quality parameters of black tea. GC-MS analysis reveals that a moderate extension of rolling time favorably contributes to the accumulation of characteristic aroma components in black tea. The volatile components reach their highest concentration in black tea samples processed during an 80-min rolling period. UHPLC-Q-TOF/MS analysis demonstrates a substantial decrease in the contents of catechins and flavonoids with an increase in rolling time. Simultaneously, the production of theaflavins, coupled with the degradation of green bitterness volatiles (GBVs), significantly contributes to the formation of endogenous aroma components in black tea. These findings underscore the close relationship between rolling time control and black tea quality, emphasizing that a moderate extension of the rolling time fosters the development of improved black tea flavor quality. The comprehensive quality evaluation indicates that the optimal duration is 80 min. However, the initial 0 to 20 min of rolling is a crucial phase for the genesis and transformation of black tea quality. This study offers valuable insights into the influence of rolling time on black tea quality, potentially enhancing future studies of rolling technology. It provides theoretical guidelines for optimizing the processing of Gongfu black tea.
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- Shuya Yang
- National Key Laboratory for Germplasm Innovation & Utilization of Horticultural Crops, College of Horticulture & Forestry Sciences, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China; (S.Y.); (S.P.); (D.Z.); (Y.C.); (B.N.); (D.N.)
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- National Key Laboratory for Germplasm Innovation & Utilization of Horticultural Crops, College of Horticulture & Forestry Sciences, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China; (S.Y.); (S.P.); (D.Z.); (Y.C.); (B.N.); (D.N.)
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- School of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, Hubei Vocational College of Bio-Technology, Wuhan 430070, China
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- National Key Laboratory for Germplasm Innovation & Utilization of Horticultural Crops, College of Horticulture & Forestry Sciences, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China; (S.Y.); (S.P.); (D.Z.); (Y.C.); (B.N.); (D.N.)
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- National Key Laboratory for Germplasm Innovation & Utilization of Horticultural Crops, College of Horticulture & Forestry Sciences, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China; (S.Y.); (S.P.); (D.Z.); (Y.C.); (B.N.); (D.N.)
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- National Key Laboratory for Germplasm Innovation & Utilization of Horticultural Crops, College of Horticulture & Forestry Sciences, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China; (S.Y.); (S.P.); (D.Z.); (Y.C.); (B.N.); (D.N.)
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- National Key Laboratory for Germplasm Innovation & Utilization of Horticultural Crops, College of Horticulture & Forestry Sciences, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China; (S.Y.); (S.P.); (D.Z.); (Y.C.); (B.N.); (D.N.)
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- National Key Laboratory for Germplasm Innovation & Utilization of Horticultural Crops, College of Horticulture & Forestry Sciences, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China; (S.Y.); (S.P.); (D.Z.); (Y.C.); (B.N.); (D.N.)
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