Current research and future directions of melatonin's role in seed germination
Abstract Seed germination is a complex process regulated by internal and external factors. Melatonin (N-acetyl-5-methoxytryptamine) is a ubiquitous signaling molecule, playing an important role in regulating seed germination under normal and stressful conditions. In this review, we aim to provide a...
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| author | Ze Liu Hengrui Dai Jinjiang Hao Rongrong Li Xiaojun Pu Miao Guan Qi Chen |
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| description | Abstract Seed germination is a complex process regulated by internal and external factors. Melatonin (N-acetyl-5-methoxytryptamine) is a ubiquitous signaling molecule, playing an important role in regulating seed germination under normal and stressful conditions. In this review, we aim to provide a comprehensive overview on melatonin's effects on seed germination on the basis of existing literature. Under normal conditions, exogenous high levels of melatonin can suppress or delay seed germination, suggesting that melatonin may play a role in maintaining seed dormancy and preventing premature germination. Conversely, under stressful conditions (e.g., high salinity, drought, and extreme temperatures), melatonin has been found to accelerate seed germination. Melatonin can modulate the expression of genes involved in ABA and GA metabolism, thereby influencing the balance of these hormones and affecting the ABA/GA ratio. Melatonin has been shown to modulate ROS accumulation and nutrient mobilization, which can impact the germination process. In conclusion, melatonin can inhibit germination under normal conditions while promoting germination under stressful conditions via regulating the ABA/GA ratios, ROS levels, and metabolic enzyme activity. Further research in this area will deepen our understanding of melatonin's intricate role in seed germination and may contribute to the development of improved seed treatments and agricultural practices. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-497cb01f832a4cd089be94c3df32f77f2023-12-10T12:07:59ZengSpringerStress Biology2731-04502023-12-013111110.1007/s44154-023-00139-5Current research and future directions of melatonin's role in seed germinationZe Liu0Hengrui Dai1Jinjiang Hao2Rongrong Li3Xiaojun Pu4Miao Guan5Qi Chen6Faculty of Life Science and Technology, Kunming University of Science and TechnologyFaculty of Life Science and Technology, Kunming University of Science and TechnologyFaculty of Life Science and Technology, Kunming University of Science and TechnologyFaculty of Life Science and Technology, Kunming University of Science and TechnologyFaculty of Life Science and Technology, Kunming University of Science and TechnologyFaculty of Life Science and Technology, Kunming University of Science and TechnologyFaculty of Life Science and Technology, Kunming University of Science and TechnologyAbstract Seed germination is a complex process regulated by internal and external factors. Melatonin (N-acetyl-5-methoxytryptamine) is a ubiquitous signaling molecule, playing an important role in regulating seed germination under normal and stressful conditions. In this review, we aim to provide a comprehensive overview on melatonin's effects on seed germination on the basis of existing literature. Under normal conditions, exogenous high levels of melatonin can suppress or delay seed germination, suggesting that melatonin may play a role in maintaining seed dormancy and preventing premature germination. Conversely, under stressful conditions (e.g., high salinity, drought, and extreme temperatures), melatonin has been found to accelerate seed germination. Melatonin can modulate the expression of genes involved in ABA and GA metabolism, thereby influencing the balance of these hormones and affecting the ABA/GA ratio. Melatonin has been shown to modulate ROS accumulation and nutrient mobilization, which can impact the germination process. In conclusion, melatonin can inhibit germination under normal conditions while promoting germination under stressful conditions via regulating the ABA/GA ratios, ROS levels, and metabolic enzyme activity. Further research in this area will deepen our understanding of melatonin's intricate role in seed germination and may contribute to the development of improved seed treatments and agricultural practices.https://doi.org/10.1007/s44154-023-00139-5MelatoninSeed germinationNormal conditionsStressful conditionsABAGA |
| spellingShingle | Ze Liu Hengrui Dai Jinjiang Hao Rongrong Li Xiaojun Pu Miao Guan Qi Chen Current research and future directions of melatonin's role in seed germination Stress Biology Melatonin Seed germination Normal conditions Stressful conditions ABA GA |
| title | Current research and future directions of melatonin's role in seed germination |
| title_full | Current research and future directions of melatonin's role in seed germination |
| title_fullStr | Current research and future directions of melatonin's role in seed germination |
| title_full_unstemmed | Current research and future directions of melatonin's role in seed germination |
| title_short | Current research and future directions of melatonin's role in seed germination |
| title_sort | current research and future directions of melatonin s role in seed germination |
| topic | Melatonin Seed germination Normal conditions Stressful conditions ABA GA |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1007/s44154-023-00139-5 |
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