2024
DOI: 10.3390/ijms25126799
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Melatonin: The Multifaceted Molecule in Plant Growth and Defense

Murtaza Khan,
Adil Hussain,
Byung-Wook Yun
et al.

Abstract: Melatonin (MEL), a hormone primarily known for its role in regulating sleep and circadian rhythms in animals, has emerged as a multifaceted molecule in plants. Recent research has shed light on its diverse functions in plant growth and defense mechanisms. This review explores the intricate roles of MEL in plant growth and defense responses. MEL is involved in plant growth owing to its influence on hormone regulation. MEL promotes root elongation and lateral root formation and enhances photosynthesis, thereby p… Show more

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