Shi Dawei, Zhao Lejia, Zhang Ruijia, Song Qiaofeng
Co-Innovation Center for Sustainable Forestry in Southern China, College of Life Sciences, Nanjing Forestry University, 159 Long pan Road, Nanjing 210037, China.
College of Forestry, Nanjing Forestry University, 159 Long pan Road, Nanjing 210037, China.
Life (Basel). 2024 Dec 4;14(12):1606. doi: 10.3390/life14121606.
Melatonin is a naturally occurring chemical with pleiotropic effects in various species. In plants, melatonin is associated with a variety of plant physiological processes, including plant growth and development, stress responses, etc. Thus, melatonin may hold promise for improving crop yields and agricultural sustainability. This review describes the biosynthetic mode of melatonin and its properties and summarizes its functions in growth, development, and reproduction. In addition, the role of melatonin in plants facing various stressful environments is elaborated upon, and its relationship with other phytohormones is summarized. Through this review, we recognize the problems and challenges facing melatonin research and propose some feasible solutions.
褪黑素是一种在多种物种中具有多效性作用的天然存在的化学物质。在植物中，褪黑素与多种植物生理过程相关，包括植物生长发育、应激反应等。因此，褪黑素有望提高作物产量和农业可持续性。本综述描述了褪黑素的生物合成模式及其特性，并总结了其在生长、发育和繁殖中的功能。此外，阐述了褪黑素在植物应对各种胁迫环境中的作用，并总结了其与其他植物激素的关系。通过本综述，我们认识到褪黑素研究面临的问题和挑战，并提出了一些可行的解决方案。
