ReviewBiotechnology letters2022
Application of exogenous melatonin in vitro and in planta: a review of its effects and mechanisms of action.
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7 citing papers in PubMed, 24 citations in OpenAlex.
- Melatonin: a multifaceted regulator of root development, stress responses, and hormonal crosstalk in horticultural crops.Frontiers in plant science · 2026Review
- Genetic Stability and Photosystem II Functioning of In Vitro-RecoveredInternational journal of molecular sciences · 2025Article
- Melatonin-Producing Microorganisms: A Rising Research Interest in Their Melatonin Biosynthesis and Effects on Crops.Journal of pineal research · 2025Review
- Effect of Exogenous Melatonin Supply on Potato Plants Grown In Vitro.Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Enhancing the cultivation ofFrontiers in plant science · 2024Article
- Exogenous Melatonin Enhances the Yield and Secondary Metabolite Contents ofPlants (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Article
- The role of melatonin in plant growth and metabolism, and its interplay with nitric oxide and auxin in plants under different types of abiotic stress.Frontiers in plant science · 2023Review
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Abstract
Melatonin is a natural indolamine that regulates many physiological functions in plants. The most prominent role of melatonin in plants has been its ability to work as an anti-stressor agent. Exogenous melatonin can prevent cell death and promote cell proliferation through its antioxidant properties, enhancement of polyamine biosynthesis, and the ability to shift cell metabolism in case of stressors like sugar starvation. Melatonin scavenges reactive oxygen species and thus preventing damage to cell membranes and other organelles. Its application in different plant culture systems reveals its important physiological and biochemical roles during the growth and development of these cultures. It has been observed that the exogenous melatonin protects callus culture, reduces cold-induced apoptosis in cell suspension, and stimulates adventitious and lateral roots formation. This review presents the physiological and biochemical effects of exogenous melatonin on in vitro culture systems, including its impact on biomass accumulation, growth, and development of plants.
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