Melatonin—Angel of plant growth regulation and protection
Melatonin (N-Acetyl-5-methoxytryptamine), an endogenously synthesized indoleamine, exerts pleiotropic effects in plant physiology by interacting with other phytohormones, thereby synergistically regulating plant growth, development, and stress responses. Recent research has also indicated that melat...
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| description | Melatonin (N-Acetyl-5-methoxytryptamine), an endogenously synthesized indoleamine, exerts pleiotropic effects in plant physiology by interacting with other phytohormones, thereby synergistically regulating plant growth, development, and stress responses. Recent research has also indicated that melatonin derivatives could be further developed as promising antifungal candidates. Given the significant roles of melatonin, considerable efforts have been devoted to studying its potent functions and underlying mechanisms. This review outlines recent advancements in understanding the roles of melatonin in regulating plant growth and its potential synergistic interactions with pathogens. Additionally, we present our perspectives aimed at elucidating the antifungal mechanisms of melatonin and its derivatives, which could facilitate the development of naturally sourced fungicides and offer innovative strategies for pesticide discovery. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-dc3b956844bf44c8bd8e18fcde981c032025-08-20T02:01:51ZengKeAi Communications Co., Ltd.Advanced Agrochem2773-23712025-06-014211412210.1016/j.aac.2025.01.001Melatonin—Angel of plant growth regulation and protectionHuanyu Cai0Jie Li1Jun Li2Huailong Teng3College of Chemistry, Huazhong Agricultural University, 430070, Wuhan, ChinaCollege of Chemistry, Huazhong Agricultural University, 430070, Wuhan, ChinaCorresponding author.; College of Chemistry, Huazhong Agricultural University, 430070, Wuhan, ChinaCorresponding author.; College of Chemistry, Huazhong Agricultural University, 430070, Wuhan, ChinaMelatonin (N-Acetyl-5-methoxytryptamine), an endogenously synthesized indoleamine, exerts pleiotropic effects in plant physiology by interacting with other phytohormones, thereby synergistically regulating plant growth, development, and stress responses. Recent research has also indicated that melatonin derivatives could be further developed as promising antifungal candidates. Given the significant roles of melatonin, considerable efforts have been devoted to studying its potent functions and underlying mechanisms. This review outlines recent advancements in understanding the roles of melatonin in regulating plant growth and its potential synergistic interactions with pathogens. Additionally, we present our perspectives aimed at elucidating the antifungal mechanisms of melatonin and its derivatives, which could facilitate the development of naturally sourced fungicides and offer innovative strategies for pesticide discovery.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2773237125000012MelatoninStress toleranceCrop protectionPlant pathogens |
| spellingShingle | Huanyu Cai Jie Li Jun Li Huailong Teng Melatonin—Angel of plant growth regulation and protection Advanced Agrochem Melatonin Stress tolerance Crop protection Plant pathogens |
| title | Melatonin—Angel of plant growth regulation and protection |
| title_full | Melatonin—Angel of plant growth regulation and protection |
| title_fullStr | Melatonin—Angel of plant growth regulation and protection |
| title_full_unstemmed | Melatonin—Angel of plant growth regulation and protection |
| title_short | Melatonin—Angel of plant growth regulation and protection |
| title_sort | melatonin angel of plant growth regulation and protection |
| topic | Melatonin Stress tolerance Crop protection Plant pathogens |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2773237125000012 |
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