# Targeting a particular gene may improve tea plants' flavor and cold tolerance

- Source: Phys.org
- Published: 2026-10-21T07:10:15+00:00
- Category: Science
- Original: https://phys.org/news/2026-10-gene-tea-flavor-cold-tolerance.html
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/targeting-a-particular-gene-may-improve-tea-plants-flavor-and-cold-tol-73bc61/

Research in New Phytologist reveals a gene that regulates tea plants' flavor and cold tolerance, providing insights on how to expand the potential for better-tasting tea to be grown in a wider variety of locations.

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