Melatonin Application Modifies Antioxidant Defense and Induces Endoreplication in Maize Seeds Exposed to Chilling Stress

Melatonin Application Modifies Antioxidant Defense and Induces Endoreplication in Maize Seeds Exposed to Chilling Stress

The aim of the study was to demonstrate the biostimulating effect of exogenous melatonin (MEL) applied to seeds via hydroconditioning. It was indicated that only well-chosen application technique and MEL dose guarantees success concerning seed germination and young seedlings growth under stress cond...

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Main Authors: Izabela Kołodziejczyk, Andrzej Kaźmierczak, Małgorzata M. Posmyk
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-08-01
Series:International Journal of Molecular Sciences
Subjects:
antioxidant enzymes
biostimulation
chilling stress
corn seeds
endoreplication
melatonin
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/22/16/8628

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