Specialized metabolites present in <i>Camellia reticulata</i> nectar inhibit the growth of nectar-inhabiting microorganisms.

ABSTRACT: Plant specialized metabolites are species-specific compounds that help plants adapt and survive in constantly changing ecological environments. Nectar contains various specialized metabolites, essential for maintaining nectar homeostasis. In this study, we employed high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) to compare the sugar composition between spoilage nectar and natural nectar, with further analysis of variations in color, odor, pH, and hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂) content. Microbial strains in Camellia reticulata nectar were isolated and identified using the spread plate method coupled with DNA sequencing. Liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) was implemented to characterize metabolite differences between spoilage and natural nectars. Subsequent in vitro<

SUBMITTER: Xun L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11913856 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature