A study has revealed the molecular mechanisms regulating caffeine biosynthesis in tea plants, identifying crucial genes and microRNAs that control its production. This discovery is a game-changer for ...
Plants make substances called alkaloids to protect themselves, and humans have long taken advantage of these chemicals, using ...
NEW YORK - Hate the taste of decaf coffee but don't want all the caffeine in a regular cup of java? There may be a new solution: coffee plants that are genetically engineered to produce less caffeine.