Publications by authors named "Xingpan Meng"

Background: is a parasitic herbaceous plant that obtains nutrients by forming specialized structures called haustoria to invade host plants.

Methods: In this study, we elucidated the differences in the gene expression regulation and metabolic characteristics between and ( (L.) ) through comprehensive transcriptomic and metabolomic analyses.

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  • * A study comparing C. tachangensis and C. sinensis found 1056 metabolites, with 256 being differentially abundant, revealing distinct metabolic profiles and unique flavors between the two species.
  • * Transcriptomic analysis showed that C. sinensis has more amino acids due to its genetic makeup, while variations in flavonoid levels suggest differences in taste and health benefits between the two types of tea.
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