Effects of exogenous melatonin on the growth and photosynthetic characteristics of tomato seedlings under saline-alkali stress
Abstract Saline-alkali stress is a major abiotic stress factor that adversely affects the growth, development, and yield of crops by disrupting ion homeostasis, osmotic balance, and metabolic processes. This study was designed to explore the alleviating effect of melatonin on the growth and developm...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Nature Portfolio
2025-02-01
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| Series: | Scientific Reports |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-88565-5 |