Citrus reticulata « Chachi » (CRC), a staple in traditional medicine and modern pharmacology, is renowned for its rich flavonoid content, which underpins its health-promoting properties. Despite its widespread use, the biosynthetic pathways and genetic controls of these beneficial compounds have remained largely uncharted.
Citrus reticulata « Chachi » (CRC), a staple in traditional medicine and modern pharmacology, is renowned for its rich flavonoid content, which underpins its health-promoting properties. Despite its widespread use, the biosynthetic pathways and genetic controls of these beneficial compounds have remained largely uncharted.
The peel, a particularly potent source of bioactive flavonoids and volatile oils, adds to the fruit’s medicinal value. Given these complexities, in-depth research is crucial to fully understand the mechanisms behind CRC’s flavonoid biosynthesis.
Conducted by the Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences and Zhejiang A&F University, this study was published on June 27, 2024, in Horticulture Research.
