Mauritian red nectar remains a mystery

Jens M. Olesen (), Nina Rønsted, Ulrik Tolderlund, Claus Cornett, Per Mølgaard, Jørn Madsen, Carl G. Jones and Carl E. Olsen
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Jens M. Olesen: Aarhus University
Nina Rønsted: Royal Danish School of Pharmacy, Universitetsparken 2
Ulrik Tolderlund: Royal Danish School of Pharmacy, Universitetsparken 2
Claus Cornett: Royal Danish School of Pharmacy, Universitetsparken 2
Per Mølgaard: Royal Danish School of Pharmacy, Universitetsparken 2
Jørn Madsen: The National Encyclopedia
Carl G. Jones: Jersey Wildlife Preservation Trust
Carl E. Olsen: Royal Danish Veterinary and Agricultural University, Copenhagen

Nature, 1998, vol. 393, issue 6685, 529-529

Abstract: Abstract Floral nectar is rich in chemicals and induces pollination1. Although it may be tainted by algae or mould, it usually lacks colouring agents. However, a few plant species in Mauritius break this rule and produce red nectar. We attempted to find a function for this coloration, but its role remains unclear.

Date: 1998
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