"Nectar" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
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Sugar-rich liquid produced in plant glands called nectaries. It is either produced in flowers or other plant structures, providing a source of attraction for pollinating insects and animals, as well as being a nutrient source to animal mutualists which provide protection of plants against herbivores.
| Descriptor ID |
D057048
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| MeSH Number(s) |
D20.215.780
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| Concept/Terms |
Plant Nectar- Plant Nectar
- Nectar, Plant
- Nectars, Plant
- Plant Nectars
- Nectar
- Nectars
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