Diversity of Catechin in Northeast Indian Tea Cultivars
Tea (Camellia sinensis L.) leaf contains a large amount of catechins (a group of very active flavonoids) which contribute to major quality attributes of black tea. Based on morphological characters tea plants were classified as Assam, China, and Cambod varieties. The present study is an attempt for...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2012-01-01
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Series: | The Scientific World Journal |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1100/2012/485193 |