Transcriptomic and microstructural analyses in Liriodendron tulipifera Linn. reveal candidate genes involved in nectary development and nectar secretion

Nectar is a major floral attractant and reward for insects that ensures pollination. Liriodendron, a genus of the Magnoliaceae family, includes only two relict species, L. chinense and L. tulipifera, which are co...

Source: BMC Plant Biology - December 2, 2019 Category: Biology Authors: Huanhuan Liu, Jikai Ma and Huogen Li Tags: Research article Source Type: research