P. Patel

Carbon allocation and carbohydrate dynamics in tea plants regulating source sink relationships stress adaptation and quality

Carbohydrates play a fundamental role in regulating growth, carbon allocation, and stress resilience in tea (Camellia sinensis L.), a perennial crop subjected to continuous biomass removal through plucking. Structural carbohydrates, including cellulose, hemicellulose, and pectins, contribute to cell wall integrity, tis...