The Nectary Gene Expression Index (NecGEx) is didicated to understanding the function and development of the floral nectary gland. This site is maintained by the laboratory of Robert Thornburg, Department of Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology, Iowa State University.

A series of freely downloadable educational aids for K-12 teachers is also available

Comments and criticisms of this website are especially welcome.

Support for the NecGEx site has been obtained from:

Photo credits: most micrographs on the NecGEx website curtosy of the Bessey Microscope Facility, H.T. Horner, director; some R.W. Thornburg, others: credit listed with the photograph.