Tea Research Institute

Partner of bursicon Regulates Pheromone Gland Development and Sex Pheromone Biosynthesis in Helicoverpa armigera

Bursicon, a heterodimeric neuropeptide composed of Burs-α and its binding subunit Partner of bursicon (Pburs), is primarily known to regulate insect cuticle tanning and also participates in wing expansion, reproduction and immunity. Pburs is highly expressed during pheromone glan...

Genetic insights into the population structure and adaptive evolution of tea germplasm in Guangxi, China

Guangxi, China, is a critical region for tea plant genetic resources because of its proximity to the center of tea origin and its rich tea germplasm resources. However, the genetic background and evolutionary history of tea plant ( Camellia sinensis ) in this region remain poorly...

Spatially contrasting CO 2 dynamics driven by green manure intercropping in subtropical tea plantations

Abstract. Tea plantations are important contributors to greenhouse gas emissions due to intensive fertilization and continuous cultivation. However, the mechanisms by which green manure intercropping regulates soil CO2 dynamics in these systems remain poorly understood. We employ...

Constructing co-assembly derived smart lipid nanoparticles for enhanced antimicrobial potency with plant growth-promoting potential

Lipid nanoparticles (LNP) are widely used in biomedical applications due to their biocompatibility and safety, yet their translation to plant systems remains limited. Here, we establish a unified strategy integrating antibacterial compound discovery, plant-adapted nanocarrier des...