Nectar in Plant–Insect Mutualistic Relationships: From Food Reward to Partner Manipulation
It has been known for centuries that floral and extra-floral nectar secreted by plants attracts and rewards animals. Extra-floral nectar is involved in so-called indirect defense by attracting animals (generally ants) that prey on herbivores, or by discouraging herbivores from feeding on the plant....
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Language: | English |
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Frontiers Media S.A.
2018-07-01
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Series: | Frontiers in Plant Science |
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Online Access: | https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fpls.2018.01063/full |