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Description
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Plant secondary metabolites possess unique color, taste, and aroma characteristics that are well-aligned with consumer preferences for beverages. The accumulation of these compounds (e.g., flavonoids, terpenoids, and alkaloids) is a product of long-term evolution driven by plant acclimatization and natural selection (Liao et al., 2021). Consequently, secondary metabolites in beverage plants not only contribute distinctive sensory properties but also play crucial roles in plant development, such as acting as antioxidants for photoprotection, and endowing health-promoting effects (Ahmed et al., 2021). Nevertheless, the content and metabolic pathways of these secondary metabolites are highly sensitive to environmental conditions and are regulated by multiple factors, including plant variety, soil composition, growth environment, horticultural practices, harvesting time, processing techniques, and storage conditions (Yu et al., 2020). This complexity gives rise to diverse and intricate biosynthetic pathways of secondary metabolites in beverage plants (Wang et al., 2020). In conclusion, the study of secondary metabolites in beverage plants requires a comprehensive investigation into their metabolism, functional roles, and regulatory mechanisms. (2026-01-01)
***This entry has been automatically imported via Infodoc(ASO) CSV by LIST harvest scripts. Please refer to https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2025.1762771 for the original and latest version of the dataset and data downloads*** (2026-06-04)
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Keyword
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beverage plant, chrysanthemum, Clausena lansium, coconut, metabolism, quality, secondary metabolites, tea |