Occurrence and structure of extrafloral nectariesin Pterodon pubescens Benth. and Pterodon polygalaeflorus Benth.

Occurrence and structure of extrafloral nectariesin Pterodon pubescens Benth. and Pterodon polygalaeflorus Benth.

Extrafloral nectaries (EFNs) are structurally variable and widely spread among the angiosperms. The occurrence of EFNs in leaves of Pterodon polygalaeflorus Benth. and Pterodon pubescens Benth. (Fabaceae: Papilionoideae) were detected in adult specimens, at the time of production of new buds and flo...

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Main Authors: Paiva Élder Antônio Sousa e, Morais Helena Castanheira de, Isaias Rosy Mary dos Santos, Rocha Dulce Maria Sucena da, Oliveira Paulo Eugênio
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Embrapa Informação Tecnológica 2001-01-01
Series:Pesquisa Agropecuária Brasileira
Subjects:
nectaries
plant anatomy
plant secretions
nectar
plant protection
herbivores
plant animal relations
Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0100-204X2001000200002

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