Rong-Hua Li

Spatial multi-omics reveals the putative biosynthetic sites and distribution patterns of key flavor-contributing metabolites in tea leaves.

Tea (Camellia sinensis) quality is determined by key metabolites including catechins, caffeine, theanine, and volatiles, yet their biosynthesis and spatial distribution at the cellular level remain poorly understood. Here, we constructed a cell-type-resolved spatial multi-omics atlas of tea leaves from C. sinensis var....