ReviewFrontiers in plant science2022
Melatonin-Mediated Abiotic Stress Tolerance in Plants.
Review in Frontiers in plant science, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 52 papers.
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52 citing papers in PubMed, 150 citations in OpenAlex.
- Enhancement of rosmarinic acid biosynthesis in Ocimum basilicum L. via melatonin-loaded nanoparticles: insights into enzymatic activity and gene expression.BMC plant biology · 2026Article
- Melatonin seed priming: A climate-smart, green strategy to enhance abiotic stress tolerance in plants.Journal of integrative plant biology · 2026Review
- Investigation of the Effects of MT on the Antioxidant Capacity ofPlants (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
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- Integrative multi-scale analysis reveals a candidate melatonin receptor associated with early salinity response networks in barley.Scientific reports · 2026Article
- Melatonin seed priming enhanced drought tolerance in rapeseed (Brassica napus L.) cultivars.Scientific reports · 2026Article
- Integrated transcriptomic and metabolomic analyses reveal melatonin-mediated drought response in red raspberry at the squaring stage.BMC plant biology · 2026Article
- Synergistic mitigation of lead [Pb(II)] stress in Triticum aestivum L. by heavy metal-tolerant plant growth-promoting (HMT-PGP) microbes and N-acetylcysteine (NAC).Plant cell reports · 2026Article
- Coordinated roles of melatonin and putrescine in modulating oxidative balance and gene expression during postharvest life of Alstroemeria hybrida.Scientific reports · 2026Article
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- Phytomelatonin as a key regulator of drought stress adaptation: signaling networks, microbial interactions, and biotechnological potential.Frontiers in plant science · 2026Review
- Melatonin: a multifaceted regulator of root development, stress responses, and hormonal crosstalk in horticultural crops.Frontiers in plant science · 2026Review
- Plant melatonin: roles and regulatory mechanisms in plant growth, development, and responses to biotic and abiotic stresses.Plant signaling & behavior · 2025Review
- Molecular insights into melatonin-mediated stress tolerance in rice.Plant cell reports · 2025Review
- Genetic Stability and Photosystem II Functioning of In Vitro-RecoveredInternational journal of molecular sciences · 2025Article
- Melatonin in crop plants: from biosynthesis through pleiotropic effects to enhanced stress resilience.Journal of applied genetics · 2025Review
- Melatonin-ProducingInternational journal of molecular sciences · 2025Article
- Melatonin Improves Salt Tolerance in Tomato Seedlings by Enhancing Photosystem II Functionality and Calvin Cycle Activity.Plants (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Bioinformatics and Functional Analysis of OsASMT1 Gene in Response to Abiotic Stress.Biochemical genetics · 2025Article
- Combined Effect of Melatonin and Sulfur on Alleviating Waterlogging Stress in Rapeseed.Plant-environment interactions (Hoboken, N.J.) · 2025Article
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4 authors at 1 institution in 2 countries.
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Abstract
Melatonin is a multi-functional molecule that is ubiquitous in all living organisms. Melatonin performs essential roles in plant stress tolerance; its application can reduce the harmful effects of abiotic stresses. Plant melatonin biosynthesis, which usually occurs within chloroplasts, and its related metabolic pathways have been extensively characterized. Melatonin regulates plant stress responses by directly inhibiting the accumulation of reactive oxygen and nitrogen species, and by indirectly affecting stress response pathways. In this review, we summarize recent research concerning melatonin biosynthesis, metabolism, and antioxidation; we focus on melatonin-mediated tolerance to abiotic stresses including drought, waterlogging, salt, heat, cold, heavy metal toxicity, light and others. We also examine exogenous melatonin treatment in plants under abiotic stress. Finally, we discuss future perspectives in melatonin research and its applications in plants.
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