Identification of Differential Gene Expression in Brassica rapa Nectaries through Expressed Sequence Tag Analysis

摘要

BackgroundNectaries are the floral organs responsible for the synthesis and secretion of nectar. Despite their central roles in pollination biology, very little is understood about the molecular mechanisms underlying nectar production. This project was undertaken to identify genes potentially involved in mediating nectary form and function in Brassica rapa.