Term Information

Accession
GO:0071836
Name
nectar secretion
Ontology
biological_process
Synonyms
nectar production
Alternate IDs
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Definition
The controlled release of a nectar by a cell or a tissue. Nectar is a fluid secreted by many angiosperms to promote pollination by providing a reward to pollinators. Nectar may also deter certain organisms from visiting or play other biological roles. Nectar is a complex solution that may include the following types of compounds: sugars, amino acids, organic acids, alkaloids, flavonoids, glycosides, vitamins, phenolics, metal ions, oils, free fatty acids, and proteins. Source: PMID:19861655, GOC:kad
Comment
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History
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Subset
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nectar secretion [is_a relation] is_a  secretion (GO:0046903)

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