Key message Melatonin plays a crucial role in the mitigation of plant biotic stress through
induced defense responses and pathogen attenuation. Utilizing the current knowledge of …

Melatonin is a multifunctional signaling molecule that is ubiquitously distributed in different
parts of a plant and responsible for stimulating several physio-chemical responses to …

Melatonin is an essential phytohormone in the regulation of many plant processes, including
during plant development and in response to stress. Pathogen infections cause serious …

Biotic stress causes immense damage to agricultural products worldwide and raises the risk
of hunger in many areas. Plants themselves tolerate biotic stresses via several pathways …

Melatonin acts as a multifunctional molecule that takes part in various physiological
processes, especially in the protection against abiotic stresses, such as salinity, drought …

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 …

Phytomelatonin is the multifunctional molecule that governs a range of developmental
processes in plants subjected to a plethora of environmental cues. It acts as an antioxidant …

Global warming in this century increases incidences of various abiotic stresses restricting
plant growth and productivity and posing a severe threat to global food production and …

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 …

Melatonin is an important bioactive molecule in plants. Two synthetases, N-acetylserotonin
methyltransferase (ASMT) and serotonin N-acetyltransferase (SNAT) are involved in the final …