HORTICULTURE

HORTICULTURE SCIENCE

PLANT BIOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the function of nectar?
A
To provide food for the flower
B
To attract pollinators
C
To attract animals to disperse the fruits
D
To produce perfumes for Man
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Floral nectar is presented inside the flower close to the reproductive organs and rewards animals that perform pollination while visiting the flower. In both cases nectar is a source of carbon and nitrogen compounds that feed animals, the most abundant solutes being sugars and amino acids.

Detailed explanation-2: -Bees feed on and require both nectar and pollen. The nectar is for energy and the pollen provides protein and other nutrients. Most pollen is used by bees as larvae food, but bees also transfer it from plant-to-plant, providing the pollination services needed by plants and nature as a whole.

Detailed explanation-3: -Nectar contains water, sugars and amino acids to attract pollinators and defenders and is protected from nectar robbers and microorganisms by secondary compounds and antimicrobial proteins.

Detailed explanation-4: -Nectar (noun, “NECK-ter”) This is a sugary liquid that plants secrete from structures called nectaries. Usually, these nectaries are found inside flowers. The nectar attracts pollinators such as beetles, bees, birds and bats. The animals get a sweet drink, and the plant gets its pollen stuck to the animal.

Detailed explanation-5: -Nectar refers to a sugar-rich liquid that is produced by plants. The flower uses nectar to attract pollinating animals and uses it as a reward for carrying out pollination. Nectar is also utilized by honeybees to produce honey.

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