Application of melatonin-mediated modulation of drought tolerance by regulating photosynthetic efficiency, chloroplast ultrastructure, and endogenous hormones in maize
Abstract Background Melatonin played an essential role in numerous vital life processes of animals and captured the interests of plant biologists because of its potent role in plants as well. As far as its possible contribution to photoperiodic processes, melatonin is believed to act as a growth reg...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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SpringerOpen
2022-01-01
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Series: | Chemical and Biological Technologies in Agriculture |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s40538-021-00272-1 |