A novel perspective to investigate how nanoselenium and melatonin lengthen the cut carnation vase shelf

Zhou, Chunran; Luo, Luna; Miao, Peijuan; Dong, Qinyong; Cheng, Haiyan; Wang, Yuwei; Liu, Dong; Pan, Canping

doi:10.1016/j.plaphy.2023.02.033

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“…The longest storage duration was found in MT-treated leaves; this finding is attributable to the prolonged maintenance of the membrane integrity, indicating that exogenous MT effectively protected the integrity of the cell membrane. This is similar to the findings of Zhou et al (2023).…”

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confidence: 92%

Effects of an Exogenous Melatonin Treatment on the Physiological Indexes and Storage Duration of Cut Chrysanthemum Flowers

Wang,

Huang,

Liu

et al. 2024

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The present study investigated the role of melatonin (MT) in improving the storage duration of cut chrysanthemum flowers. The flowers were exposed to different concentrations of MT and stored at 20°C ± 1°C and 90% relative humidity. Cut flowers treated with 5 µM MT had longer storage durations than those kept in water. The results demonstrated that 5 µM MT significantly enhanced the water balance and decreased water loss. The 5 µM MT treatment group exhibited a significantly higher fresh weight and flower diameter than the control group. Leaves of cut flowers treated with MT showed lower malondialdehyde (MDA) contents and lipoxygenase (LOX) activity levels than the control group. Moreover, the application of MT enhanced the antioxidant capacity of leaves by upregulating the activities of the key enzymes involved in scavenging reactive oxygen species, including superoxide dismutase, peroxidase, and catalase. This suggests that MT effectively mitigated oxidative stress and cell damage in the leaves during storage, which may contribute to its ability to extend the shelf life of cut flowers. Furthermore, 5 µM MT significantly reduced the proline content of the petals and leaves of treated flowers. These findings suggest that MT improves the storage duration most likely by regulating the antioxidant system and water balance of cut chrysanthemum flowers.

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confidence: 92%

Effects of an Exogenous Melatonin Treatment on the Physiological Indexes and Storage Duration of Cut Chrysanthemum Flowers

Wang,

Huang,

Liu

et al. 2024

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“…Melatonin also has shown playing an important role in regulation of enzymes activity involved in sucrose metabolism, inhibiting sucrose degradation enzymes and increasing the synthesis of this sugar in apple fruit (Fan et al, 2022). Furthermore, the increase of shelf life of cut flowers has been mentioned in studies with melatonin in an isolated use (Lezoul et al, 2022) and in synergistic action with Se (Zhou et al, 2023) in a vase solution. Studies have pointed out that the effective action of melatonin on the delay of senescence in cut flowers may depend on the dose applied.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Increased anthocyanins levels have been associated with exogenous applications of melatonin in reducing symptoms of post-harvest senescence in strawberries (Aghdam and Fard, 2017), plums (Arabia et al, 2022) and lychee (Zhang et al, 2018). Recent studies report that the foliar application of melatonin in cut carnations (D. caryophyllus L.) induct phenolic metabolites production to help delay foliar senescence, however, procyanidin levels decreased in melatonin treatments (Zhou et al, 2023). The authors reported that significant increases in procyanins in control flowers may be related to the high degree of senescence, while melatonin application may induce lignins to maintain water status (Zhou et al, 2023).…”

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Application of melatonin and sucrose in prolonging the vase life of amaryllis cut flowers (Hippeastrum Hybridum Herb)

Brito,

Mello Júnior,

Martins

et al. 2023

Ornam. Hortic.

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The effects of melatonin application by itself and mixed with sucrose solution on vase life and physicochemical changes in amaryllis cut flowers were investigated. Amaryllis stems with flower buds at harvest points were placed into vases containing different maintenance solutions: Melatonin (Mt; 0.01 mM), Sucrose (Suc; 4%), Melatonin + Sucrose (Mt + Suc; 0.01 mM + 4%) and distilled water (Control). Each treatment consisted of five repetitions, with one inflorescence stem per vase. The vases remained at 22 ± 3 °C and constant lighting of 13 µmol m-2 s-1 for 14 days. Immersion of stems in Suc or Mt + Suc delayed the initial senescence processes of the amaryllis cut flower. Vase life was prolonged for additional 2 days compared to stems immersed in water (control), increasing from 10 to 12 days of conservation. Floral stem mass was kept more stable; the degradation of anthocyanin and flavonoid pigments was delayed; and the stability of phenolic compounds and total carbohydrates was maintained for 14 days. These findings confirm the role of melatonin as a preservative in cut flowers. However, its preservative effect was potentialized by the addition of sucrose to the water of the amaryllis cut flowers. More work needs to be carried out to investigate the physiological mechanisms promoted by the interaction of melatonin and sucrose in the regulation of senescence in amaryllis cut flowers, including the analysis of gene expression and activity of the antioxidant system.

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“…13 Melatonin (MT) and selenium (Se) are confirmed to promote plant growth and resistance by stimulating the plant antioxidant system and regulating plant primary and secondary metabolism, respectively. 14 The MT is a plant hormone associated with improved physiological and molecular processes (seed germination, growth and development, photosynthesis, and carbon fixation) and is accumulated of multiple osmolytes, sugars, endogenous hormones (auxin, gibberellic acid, and cytokinin), as well as enzymatic and nonenzymatic antioxidants to regulate different stresses. 15 Jan et al showed that MT (100 μM) treatment enhanced the antioxidant defense system (APX, CAT, POD, SOD, ABTS, and DPPH) and secondary metabolites (cyanidin, delphinidin, and total flavonoids) to inhibit arsenic (As) uptake and translocation in rice plants.…”

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“…Based on the information above, biostimulants may be essential to improve plant growth and development, nutritional assimilation, and resistance to biotic and abiotic stressors . Melatonin (MT) and selenium (Se) are confirmed to promote plant growth and resistance by stimulating the plant antioxidant system and regulating plant primary and secondary metabolism, respectively . The MT is a plant hormone associated with improved physiological and molecular processes (seed germination, growth and development, photosynthesis, and carbon fixation) and is accumulated of multiple osmolytes, sugars, endogenous hormones (auxin, gibberellic acid, and cytokinin), as well as enzymatic and nonenzymatic antioxidants to regulate different stresses .…”

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Novel Finding on How Melatonin and Nanoselenium Alleviate 2,4-D Butylate Stress in Wheat Plants

Zhou,

Zhang,

Miao

et al. 2023

J. Agric. Food Chem.

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Nanoselenium (nano-Se) or melatonin (MT) foliar spray reduces pesticide stress by stimulating plant secondary metabolism and antioxidant capacity. However, the effects of nano-Se and MT biofortification on the interaction between plant secondary metabolic pathways and rhizosphere microbes in mitigating 2,4-D butyrate stress remain unknown. Compared to nano-Se or MT treatment alone, nano-Se and MT combined application increased the antioxidant enzyme activities and decreased the MDA (25.0%) and H 2 O 2 (39.3%) contents with 2,4-D butylate exposure. Importantly, they enhance the soil enzymes (S-FDA by 53.1%), allelochemicals (luteolin by 164.1% and tricin by 147.3%), as well as plant secondary metabolites (JA by 63.3% and 193.3% in leaves and roots) levels. It also improved the beneficial microbial abundance of Comamonadaceae, Sphingomonadaceae, and Rhodobacteraceae in the rhizosphere soil. In conclusion, nano-Se and MT alleviate 2,4-D butylate stress in wheat plants by enabling the interaction between rhizosphere microorganisms, allelopathic substances, and secondary metabolites.

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A novel perspective to investigate how nanoselenium and melatonin lengthen the cut carnation vase shelf

Cited by 8 publications

References 44 publications

Effects of an Exogenous Melatonin Treatment on the Physiological Indexes and Storage Duration of Cut Chrysanthemum Flowers

Effects of an Exogenous Melatonin Treatment on the Physiological Indexes and Storage Duration of Cut Chrysanthemum Flowers

Application of melatonin and sucrose in prolonging the vase life of amaryllis cut flowers (Hippeastrum Hybridum Herb)

Novel Finding on How Melatonin and Nanoselenium Alleviate 2,4-D Butylate Stress in Wheat Plants

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