Browsing Research Papers/conference proceedings by Subject "Camellia sinensis"

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IN SILICO ANALYSIS OF THE KEY ENZYMES INVOLVED IN SYNTHESIS OF SECONDARY METABOLITES IN CAMELLIA SINENSIS

Maina, S. W.; Kinyua, J. K.; Kariuki, D. W. (JKUAT, 2017-04-27)

Tea is one of the most popular beverages worldwide, native to Southeast Asia but currently cultivated in over 35 countries. Studies on its chemical composition reveal that polyphenol metabolites account for 25% to 35% of ...
VARIATION IN CATECHIN COMPOSITION OF POPULARLY CULTIVATED TEA CLONES IN EAST AFRICA (KENYA)

Cherotich, L.; et al. (JKUAT, 2017-08-02)

Tea polyphenols and catechins have gained prominence in determination of tea quality. Tea leaves contain large amounts of catechins and their derivatives and these have shown positive effects on human health. An experiment ...
Variations of Fatty Acids Levels in Young Shoots of Clonal Tea with Location of Production and Nitrogenous Fertilizer Rates in the Kenya Highlands

Okal, A. W.; Owuor, P. Okinda; Kamau, D. M.; Manguro, L. O. A. (JKUAT, 2018-02-28)

Tea leaves contain unsaturated fatty acids, key precursors of volatile compounds contributing to tea aroma quality. Tea is cultivated in areas with diverse environmental conditions. Nitrogenous fertilizers influence tea ...

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