Genotypic variation of beta-carotene and lutein contents in tea germplasms, Camellia sinensis (L.) O. Kuntze

Journal of Food Composition and Analysis

Volumn 23, Issue 1, 2010, Pages 9-14

  Wang, Xin Chao ^a   Chen, Liang ^a   Ma, Chun Lei ^a   Yao, Ming Zhe ^a   Yang, Ya Jun ^a  

^a INSTITUTE OF PLANT PROTECTION   (China)

Author keywords

Beta carotene; Camellia sinensis; Food analysis; Food composition; Germplasm; Lutein; Tea plant

Indexed keywords

CAMELLIA SINENSIS;

EID: 77649179120     PISSN: 08891575     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.jfca.2009.01.016     Document Type: Article

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