Melatonin is a multi-functional molecule that is ubiquitous in all living organisms. Melatonin
performs essential roles in plant stress tolerance; its application can reduce the harmful …

Heavy metal toxicity is one of the most devastating abiotic stresses. Heavy metals cause
serious damage to plant growth and productivity, which is a major problem for sustainable …

Amending Pb-affected soil with biochar (BH) and magnesium potassium phosphate cement
(MKC) reduces Pb uptake in plants. Moreover, foliar applications of melatonin and proline …

Seed germination, an important developmental stage in the life cycle of seed plants, is
regulated by complex signals. Melatonin is a signaling molecule associated with seed …

Abstract Melatonin (N-acetyl-5-methoxytryptamine) is a biological indolamine. It is
biologically synthesized in plants and can be used to promote sustainable agriculture. This …

Recently, melatonin has gained significant importance in plant research. The presence of
melatonin in the plant kingdom has been known since 1995. It is a molecule that is …

The multifunctional roles of melatonin (ML) and hydrogen sulfide (H 2 S) as plant
gasotransmitters are well understood. However, their interaction in defensive responses is …

Abiotic stress adversely affects plant growth and metabolism and as such reduces plant
productivity. Recognized as a major contributor in the production of reactive oxygen species …

Derived from tryptophan, melatonin is a nontoxic indolic molecule that is widely identified in
species ranging from bacteria to mammals. It plays vital roles in the circadian rhythm …

Key message Methylglyoxal and glyoxalase function a significant role in plant response to
heavy metal stress. We update and discuss the most recent developments of methylglyoxal …