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A phosphatase gene is linked to nectar dihydroxyacetone accumulation in mānuka (Leptospermum scoparium).
The New phytologist - 1 Jun 2024
Grierson Ella R P, Thrimawithana Amali H, van Klink John W, Lewis David H, Carvajal Ignacio, Shiller Jason, Miller Poppy, Deroles Simon C, Clearwater Michael J, Davies Kevin M, Chagné David, Schwinn Kathy E
Abstract excerpt
Floral nectar composition beyond common sugars shows great diversity but contributing genetic factors are generally unknown. Mānuka (Leptospermum scoparium) is renowned for the antimicrobial compound methylglyoxal in its derived honey, which originates from the precursor, dihydroxyacetone (DHA), accumulating in the nectar. Although this nectar trait is highly variable, genetic contribution to the trait is...
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