Nectary photosynthesis contributes to the production of mānuka (Leptospermum scoparium) floral nectar

What is it about?

Many species have green floral nectaries, but the contribution of nectary photosynthesis to nectar production has not been determined. We show that nectary photosynthesis can supply nectar sugars produced by green floral nectaries, and also contributes to the unusual composition of mānuka nectar.

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