Metabolomic Profiling of <i>Nicotiana</i> Spp. Nectars Indicate That Pollinator Feeding Preference Is a Stronger Determinant Than Plant Phylogenetics in Shaping Nectar Diversity

Metabolomic Profiling of <i>Nicotiana</i> Spp. Nectars Indicate That Pollinator Feeding Preference Is a Stronger Determinant Than Plant Phylogenetics in Shaping Nectar Diversity

Floral nectar is a rich secretion produced by the nectary gland and is offered as reward to attract pollinators leading to improved seed set. Nectars are composed of a complex mixture of sugars, amino acids, proteins, vitamins, lipids, organic and inorganic acids. This composition is influenced by s...

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Main Authors: Fredy A. Silva, Elizabeth C. Chatt, Siti-Nabilla Mahalim, Adel Guirgis, Xingche Guo, Daniel S. Nettleton, Basil J. Nikolau, Robert W. Thornburg
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-05-01
Series:Metabolites
Subjects:
nectar
<i>Nicotiana</i>
phylogeny
plant-animal interactions
pollinators
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2218-1989/10/5/214

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