nectar secretion

id: GO:0071836
name: nectar secretion
namespace: biological_process
type: go
obsolete: False

Description: The controlled release of a nectar by a cell, a group of cells, or a tissue. Nectar is a fluid secreted by many angiosperms to promote pollination by providing a reward to pollinators. Nectar may also deter certain organisms from visiting or play other biological roles. Nectar is a complex solution that may include the following types of compounds: sugars, amino acids, organic acids, alkaloids, flavonoids, glycosides, vitamins, phenolics, metal ions, oils, free fatty acids, and proteins.

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