The chemical and genetic characteristics of Szechuan pepper (Zanthoxylum bungeanum and Z. armatum) cultivars and their suitable habitat

Szechuan peppers, famous for their unique sensation and flavor, are widely used as a food additive and traditional herbal medicine. Zanthoxylum bungeanum and Z. armatum are both commonly recognized as Szechuan peppers, but they have different tastes and effects. The chemical components, genetic char...

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Main Authors: Li eXiang, Yue eLiu, Caixiang eXie, Xiwen eLi, Yadong eYu, Meng eYe, Shilin eChen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2016-04-01
Series:Frontiers in Plant Science
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Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fpls.2016.00467/full