SynthesisBMC plant biology2024
A meta-analysis of photosynthetic efficiency and stress mitigation by melatonin in enhancing wheat tolerance.
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- Machine learning-assisted meta-analysis reveals melatonin crosstalk regulating plant growth plasticity under heavy metal stress.Plant cell reports · 2026Pooled it
- Modulatory Effects of Pre- and Post-Drought Root Application of Melatonin on the Antioxidant Defense in Young Wheat Plants.International journal of molecular sciences · 2026Article
- Phytomelatonin in Ornamental Horticulture: A Comprehensive Review of Growth Promotion, Stress Tolerance, and Post-Harvest Quality.International journal of molecular sciences · 2026Review
- Integrating the Nano-Phyto-Micro Triad for Climate-Resilient and Sustainable Agriculture.ACS omega · 2025Review
- Melatonin Enhances Antioxidant Defense Systems and Stress Tolerance in Plants under Variable Environmental Conditions.Rice (New York, N.Y.) · 2025Article
- Exogenous melatonin modulates physiological responses, phytochemical profiles and essential oil production in grapefruit mint under drought stress.Scientific reports · 2025Article
- The CGA1-SNAT regulatory module potentially contributes to cytokinin-mediated melatonin biosynthesis and drought tolerance in wheat.BMC plant biology · 2025Article
- Alleviation of salt stress inFrontiers in plant science · 2025Article
- Increase in photosynthetic carbon assimilation and gas exchange through foliar application of melatonin in green bean plants.Photosynthetica · 2025Article
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Abstract
backgroundOur meta-analysis examines the effects of melatonin on wheat under varying abiotic stress conditions, focusing on photosynthetic parameters, chlorophyll fluorescence, leaf water status, and photosynthetic pigments. We initially collected 177 publications addressing the impact of melatonin on wheat. After meticulous screening, 31 published studies were selected, encompassing 170 observations on photosynthetic parameters, 73 on chlorophyll fluorescence, 65 on leaf water status, 240 on photosynthetic pigments.
resultsThe analysis revealed significant heterogeneity across studies (I² > 99.90%) for the aforementioned parameters and evidence of publication bias, emphasizing the complex interaction between melatonin application and plant physiological responses. Melatonin enhanced the overall response ratio (lnRR) for photosynthetic rates, stomatal conductance, transpiration rates, and fluorescence yields by 20.49, 22.39, 30.96, and 1.09%, respectively, compared to the control (no melatonin). The most notable effects were under controlled environmental conditions. Moreover, melatonin significantly improved leaf water content and reduced water potential, particularly under hydroponic conditions and varied abiotic stresses, highlighting its role in mitigating water stress. The analysis also revealed increases in chlorophyll pigments with soil drenching and foliar spray, and these were considered the effective application methods. Furthermore, melatonin influenced chlorophyll SPAD and intercellular CO
conclusionsThis synthesis of meta-analysis confirms that melatonin significantly enhances wheat's resilience to abiotic stress by improving photosynthetic parameters, chlorophyll fluorescence, leaf water status, and photosynthetic pigments. Despite observed heterogeneity and publication bias, the consistent beneficial effects of melatonin, particularly under controlled conditions with specific application methods e.g. soil drenching and foliar spray, demonstrate its utility as a plant growth regulator for stress management. These findings encourage focused research and application strategies to maximize the benefits of melatonin in wheat farming, and thus contributing to sustainable agricultural practices.
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