Extrafloral nectar: a tale of plants' sweet reward.

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    • Abstract:
      The article focuses on the extrafloral nectary (EF nectary), a specialized gland found in certain plants that produces a sugary exudate to attract natural predators and defend against insect herbivores. Topics include the diversity and distribution of EF nectary-bearing plants, the chemical composition and secretion mechanisms of extrafloral nectar (EFN), and the role of EFN in plant defense strategies against biotic and abiotic stress.