The key roles of ROS and RNS as a signaling molecule in plant–microbe interactions

M Khan, S Ali, TNI Al Azzawi, S Saqib, F Ullah, A Ayaz… - Antioxidants, 2023 - mdpi.com
Reactive oxygen species (ROS) and reactive nitrogen species (RNS) play a pivotal role in
the dynamic cell signaling systems in plants, even under biotic and abiotic stress conditions …

Nitric oxide acts as a key signaling molecule in plant development under stressful conditions

M Khan, S Ali, TNI Al Azzawi, BW Yun - International journal of molecular …, 2023 - mdpi.com
Nitric oxide (NO), a colorless gaseous molecule, is a lipophilic free radical that easily
diffuses through the plasma membrane. These characteristics make NO an ideal autocrine …

From challenges to solutions: The impact of melatonin on abiotic stress synergies in horticultural plants via redox regulation and epigenetic signaling

N Ahmad, M Naeem, H Ali, KF Alabbosh, H Hussain… - Scientia …, 2023 - Elsevier
In the face of escalating environmental challenges, plants encounter complex combinations
of abiotic stresses that pose severe threats to their growth and survival. Recent …

[HTML][HTML] Phytomelatonin: A key regulator of redox and phytohormones signaling against biotic/abiotic stresses

MSS Khan, S Ahmed, A ul Ikram, F Hannan, MU Yasin… - Redox Biology, 2023 - Elsevier
Plants being sessile in nature, are exposed to unwarranted threats as a result of constantly
changing environmental conditions. These adverse factors can have negative impacts on …

Melatonin as a key regulator in seed germination under abiotic stress

L Wang, M Tanveer, H Wang… - Journal of Pineal …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Seed germination (SG) is the first stage in a plant's life and has an immense importance in
sustaining crop production. Abiotic stresses reduce SG by increasing the deterioration of …

Biological roles of soil microbial consortium on promoting safe crop production in heavy metal (loid) contaminated soil: A systematic review

N Wang, X Wang, L Chen, H Liu, Y Wu… - Science of the total …, 2024 - Elsevier
Abstract Heavy metal (loid)(HM) pollution of agricultural soils is a growing global
environmental concern that affects planetary health. Numerous studies have shown that soil …

Melatonin in micro-tom tomato: Improved drought tolerance via the regulation of the photosynthetic apparatus, membrane stability, osmoprotectants, and root system

N Mushtaq, S Iqbal, F Hayat, A Raziq, A Ayaz… - Life, 2022 - mdpi.com
Environmental variations caused by global climate change significantly affect plant yield and
productivity. Because water scarcity is one of the most significant risks to agriculture's future …

Melatonin as plant growth regulator in sustainable agriculture

P Sharma, N Thakur, NA Mann, A Umar - Scientia Horticulturae, 2024 - Elsevier
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 …

Crop wild relatives: A valuable source of tolerance to various abiotic stresses

A Kapazoglou, M Gerakari, E Lazaridi, K Kleftogianni… - Plants, 2023 - mdpi.com
Global climate change is one of the major constraints limiting plant growth, production, and
sustainability worldwide. Moreover, breeding efforts in the past years have focused on …

Application of exogenous melatonin improves tomato fruit quality by promoting the accumulation of primary and secondary metabolites

J Dou, J Wang, Z Tang, J Yu, Y Wu, Z Liu, J Wang… - Foods, 2022 - mdpi.com
Melatonin plays key roles in improving fruit quality and yield by regulating various aspects of
plant growth. However, the effects of how melatonin regulates primary and secondary …