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Journal of Tea Science Research, 2024, Vol.14, No.4, 202-214 http://hortherbpublisher.com/index.php/jtsr 212 Implementing effective conservation strategies based on genetic diversity data is necessary to protect endangered tea germplasms and ensure their sustainable use. The genetic information obtained from these studies should be applied to breeding programs focused on developing new tea cultivars with desirable traits, such as stress resistance, high yield, and improved quality. The findings from these studies have significant implications for the tea industry. The identification of genetically diverse and phytochemically rich tea germplasms can lead to the development of new tea cultivars with improved quality, flavor, and stress resistance, thereby enhancing the competitiveness of the tea industry. The use of molecular markers for genetic identification and diversity analysis can streamline breeding programs, making them more efficient and targeted. Additionally, the conservation of ancient and region-specific tea germplasms ensures the preservation of unique genetic traits that could be crucial for future breeding efforts and adaptation to changing environmental conditions. Overall, these research efforts have contributed to the sustainable development and global expansion of the tea industry by providing a solid genetic foundation, offering reference and guidance for tea innovation and improvement. Acknowledgments We would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to my leader Mr. Huang who provided invaluable feedback during the review of the manuscript. We would also like to extend my sincere thanks to the two anonymous peer reviewers for their thorough evaluations and constructive comments, which have contributed to improving this manuscript. Conflict of Interest Disclosure The authors affirm that this research was conducted without any commercial or financial relationships that could be construed as a potential conflict of interest. Reference Arhin I., Li J., Mei H., Amoah M., Chen X., Jeyaraj A., Li X., and Liu A., 2022, Looking into the future of organic tea production and sustainable farming: a systematic review, International Journal of Agricultural Sustainability, 20: 942-954. https://doi.org/10.1080/14735903.2022.2028398 Bag S., Mondal A., and Banik A., 2021, Exploring tea (Camellia sinensis) microbiome: Insights into the functional characteristics and their impact on tea growth promotion, Microbiological Research, 254: 126890. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.micres.2021.126890 Balasaravanan T., Pius P., Kumar R., Muraleedharan N., and Shasany A., 2003, Genetic diversity among south Indian tea germplasm (Camellia sinensis, C. assamica and C. assamica spp. lasiocalyx) using AFLP markers, Plant Science, 165: 365-372. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0168-9452(03)00196-1 Chen L., Gao Q., Chen D., and Xu C., 2005, The use of RAPD markers for detecting genetic diversity, relationship and molecular identification of Chinese elite tea genetic resources [Camellia sinensis (L.) O. Kuntze] preserved in a tea germplasm repository, Biodiversity & Conservation, 14: 1433-1444. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10531-004-9787-y Clarke C., Richter B.S., and Rathinasabapathi B., 2023, Genetic and morphological characterization of United States tea (Camellia sinensis): insights into crop history, breeding strategies, and regional adaptability, Frontiers in Plant Science, 14: 1149682. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2023.1149682 Cornea-Cipcigan M., Pamfil D., Sisea C.R., and Margaoan R., 2023, Characterization of Cyclamen genotypes using morphological descriptors and DNA molecular markers in a multivariate analysis, Frontiers in Plant Science, 14: 1100099. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2023.1100099 Guo R., Xia X., Chen J., An Y., Mi X., Li R., Zhang C., Chen M., Wei C., and Liu S., 2021, Genetic relationship analysis and molecular fingerprint identification of the tea germplasms from Guangxi Province, China, Breeding Science, 71: 584-593. https://doi.org/10.1270/jsbbs.21007 Hyun D.Y., Gi G.Y., Sebastin R., Cho G.T., Kim S.H., Yoo E., Lee S., Son D., and Lee K.J., 2020, Utilization of phytochemical and molecular diversity to develop a target-oriented core collection in tea germplasm, Agronomy, 10(11): 1667. https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy10111667 Huang D.D., 2024, Molecular mechanisms of tea plant resistance to major pathogens, Molecular Pathogens, 15(1): 30-39. http://dx.doi.org/10.5376/mp.2024.15.0004 Kottawa-Arachchi J., Gunasekare M., and Ranatunga M., 2018, Biochemical diversity of global tea [Camellia sinensis (L.) O. Kuntze] germplasm and its exploitation: a review, Genetic Resources and Crop Evolution, 66: 259-273. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10722-018-0698-2

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