The
effects
of
environmental
elements
interfere
directly
and
indirectly
in
the
estimation
transpiration.An
condition
significant
magnitude
is
saline
environments,
which
generate
abiotic
stress
that
limits
plant
production.This
study
aimed
to
determine
direct
indirect
interactions
variables
have
on
crop
transpiration,
stomatal
conductance
photosynthesis
young
African
mahogany
plants
under
salinity
conditions
a
semi-arid
region.The
was
conducted
drainage
lysimeters,
with
(Khaya
senegalensis)
plants,
using
water
an
electrical
conductivity
0,5
dS.m
-1
;
1,25
2
2,75
3,5
4,25
e
5
-
1
total
seven
treatments,
three
replications
21
experimental
units
(plants),
order
promote
optimization
use
resources
influencing
ecophysiological
behavior
are
characterized
by
global
radiation
(Rg),
photosynthetically
active
(Qleaf),
atmospheric
vapor
pressure
deficit
(DPV)
potential,
were
obtained
season
meteorological
data
from
INPE
present
area.The
experiment
during
first
four
months
development,
period
considered
installation
northeast
region
country
(Bahia),
field
at
State
University
Southwest
Bahia
(UESB),
campus
Vitória
da
Conquista,
collection
consecutive
months:
January,
February
March
2022.The
assessments
transpiration
(E),
(Gs)
(A)
carried
out
aid
diffusion
porometer.steady
state,
model
LCPro-SD.Monitoring
irrigation
outwith
portable
meter
adding
sodium
chloride
(NaCl)
water,
maintained
0.5
,
for
each
units.
.The
regression
analysis
between
(global
potential),
independent
variables,
(transpiration
photosynthesis),
dependent
used
mathematically
modulate
depending
explanatory
variables.With
generated
experiment,
as
variable,
perfect
function
radiation.The
value
level
tested
lower
higher
water.It
also
observed
restriction
resulted
decrease
potential
plants.Solar
played
important
role
regulating
plants.Water
had
similar
stress,
resulting
reduced
availability,
atrophy
conducting
vessels,
nutrient
absorption
decreased
growth
production.
Plant Biotechnology Journal,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 13, 2025
Summary
Soil
salinity
is
a
severe
abiotic
stress
that
damages
plant
growth
and
development.
As
an
antioxidant
free
radical
scavenger,
melatonin
well
known
for
helping
plants
survive
conditions,
including
stress.
Here,
we
report
the
salt‐related
gene
MsSNAT1
,
encoding
rate‐limiting
biosynthesis
enzyme,
located
in
chloroplast
contributes
to
tolerance
alfalfa.
We
found
overexpressing
alfalfa
lines
exhibited
higher
endogenous
levels
increased
salt
by
promoting
systems
improving
ion
homeostasis.
Furthermore,
through
combination
of
transcriptome
sequencing,
dual‐luciferase
assays
transgenic
analysis,
identified
basic
leucine
zipper
(bZIP)
transcription
factor,
MsbZIP55,
associated
with
response
expression.
EMSA
analysis
ChIP‐qPCR
uncovered
MsbZIP55
can
recognize
directly
bind
promoter
vitro
vivo
.
acts
as
negative
regulator
expression,
thereby
reducing
biosynthesis.
Morphological
revealed
conferred
sensitivity
Na
+
/K
ratio
lower
activities,
which
could
be
alleviated
applying
exogenous
melatonin.
Silencing
RNA
interference
resulted
expression
promoted
enhancing
system
enzyme
activities
Our
findings
indicate
MsbZIP55‐MsSNAT1
module
plays
crucial
role
regulating
while
facilitating
protection
against
These
results
shed
light
on
regulatory
mechanism
related
Journal of the Saudi Society of Agricultural Sciences,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
24(1-2)
Published: March 24, 2025
Abstract
Melatonin
can
mitigate
the
adverse
effects
of
salt
stress
in
plants,
but
combined
it
and
bacterial
bio-stimulants
on
enhancing
plant
resilience
to
salinity
remain
poorly
understood.
To
fill
such
a
knowledge
gap,
we
investigated
interaction
between
melatonin
growth,
productivity,
physiological
characteristics
Calendula
officinalis
seedlings
under
stress.
Using
pot-sand
culture
method,
tested
various
concentrations
exogenous
(distilled
water,
50,
100
µM)
with
mixture
(5
ml/pot
at
10
8
CFU/ml)
Azotobacter
chroococcum
,
Bacillus
megaterium
Pseudomonas
fluorescens
.
The
were
subjected
different
saline
irrigation
levels
NaCl
(tap
42.8,
85.6,
128.3
mM)
over
two
growing
seasons
2023
2024.
experiment
was
designed
as
factorial
study
using
randomized
complete
block
design
three
replicates.
85.6
mM
negatively
affected
seedling
growth
yield.
Foliar
application
µM
inoculation
significantly
enhanced
leaf
area
shoot
dry
weight.
Inflorescence
parameters
improved
notably,
increases
total
carotenoids
flavonoids
petals.
Total
chlorophyll
content,
mineral
percentages
(N,
P,
K),
proline
increased
significantly,
while
sodium
chloride
decreased.
activities
polyphenol
oxidase
peroxidase
also
relative
water
content
reduced
electrolyte
leakage.
Our
findings
suggest
that
combination
effectively
seedlings.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
24(7), P. 6134 - 6134
Published: March 24, 2023
Melatonin
is
among
one
of
the
promising
agents
able
to
protect
agricultural
plants
from
adverse
action
different
stressors,
including
salinity.
We
aimed
investigate
effects
melatonin
priming
(0.1,
1.0
and
10
µM)
on
salt-stressed
potato
(125
mM
NaCl),
by
studying
growth
parameters,
photochemical
activity
photosystem
II,
water
status,
ion
content
antioxidant
system
activity.
as
a
pleiotropic
signaling
molecule
was
found
decrease
negative
effect
salt
stress
stolon
formation,
tissue
status
without
significant
expression
Na+/H+-antiporter
genes
localized
vacuolar
(NHX1
NHX3)
plasma
membrane
(SOS1).
effectively
decreases
accumulation
lipid
peroxidation
products
in
leaves
whole
range
concentrations
studied.
A
melatonin-induced
dose-dependent
increase
Fv/Fm
together
with
uncontrolled
non-photochemical
dissipation
Y(NO)
also
indicates
decreased
oxidative
damage.
The
observed
protective
ability
unlikely
due
its
influence
enzymes,
since
neither
SOD
nor
peroxidase
were
activated
melatonin.
exerted
positive
water-soluble
low-molecular-weight
antioxidants,
proline
flavonoids,
which
could
aid
decreasing
stress.
most
consistent
carotenoids,
are
well-known
lipophilic
antioxidants
playing
an
important
role
protection
photosynthesis
Finally,
it
possible
that
accumulated
during
pretreatment
exert
direct
antioxidative
ROS
scavenging
molecules.
Plants,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(17), P. 2527 - 2527
Published: Sept. 8, 2024
Salt
stress
can
affect
various
physiological
processes
in
plants,
ultimately
hindering
their
growth
and
development.
Melatonin
(MT)
effectively
resist
multiple
abiotic
stresses,
improving
plant
resistance.
To
analyze
the
mechanism
of
exogenous
MT
to
enhance
salt
tolerance
red
clover,
we
conducted
a
comprehensive
study
examine
influence
on
parameters,
including
seed
germination
indices,
seedling
morphological
traits,
photosynthetic
indicators,
using
four
distinct
clover
varieties
(H1,
H2,
H3,
H4).
This
investigation
was
performed
under
conditions
with
differing
pH
values,
specifically
utilizing
NaCl,
Na2SO4,
NaHCO3,
Na2CO3
as
stressors.
The
results
showed
that
solution
immersion
significantly
improved
indicators
seeds
stress.
foliar
spraying
50
μM
25
increased
SOD
activity
(21–127%),
POD
activity,
soluble
sugar
content,
proline
content
(22–117%),
chlorophyll
(2–66%),
net
rate.
It
reduced
MDA
(14–55%)
intercellular
CO2
concentration
seedlings
Gray
correlation
analysis
Mantel
test
further
verified
is
key
factor
enhancing
stress;
most
significant
improvement
observed
for
NaHCO3
demonstrated
improve
through
variety
mechanisms,
an
increase
antioxidant
enzyme
osmoregulation
ability,
cell
membrane
stability.
Additionally,
it
improves
efficiency
architecture,
promoting
energy
production,
growth,
optimal
resource
allocation.
These
mechanisms
function
synergistically,
enabling
sustain
normal
development
Phosphatidylinositol
signaling
system
plays
a
crucial
role
in
plant
physiology
and
development,
phosphatidylinositol
phosphate
kinases
(PIPKs)
are
one
of
the
essential
enzymes
responsible
for
catalyzing
synthesis
bisphosphate
(PIP2)
within
this
pathway.
However,
its
mechanism
signal
transduction
remains
poorly
exploited
plants.
OsMBL1,
jacalin-related
mannose-binding
lectin
rice,
defense
mechanisms,
acting
as
key
component
pattern-triggered
immunity
(PTI)
Here,
rice
phosphatidylinositol-phosphate
kinase
FAB
(OsPIPK-FAB),
member
PIPKs
family,
an
interacting
protein
OsMBL1
through
yeast-two-hybrid
(Y2H)
screening
assay.
And
interaction
was
confirmed
by
using
co-immunoprecipitation
(Co-IP)
pull-down
assay
techniques.
Furthermore,
we
demonstrated
that
deletion
OsPIPK-FAB
gene
enhanced
resistance
against
blast
while
overexpression
increases
sensitivity
to
fungal
infection.
Additionally,
determination
measurement
inositol
1,4,5-trisphosphate
(IP3)
contents
4-phosphate
5-kinase
(PIP5K)
activity,
revealed
inhibits
PIP5K
activity
well
IP3
rice.
Conclusively,
these
findings
indicated
serves
novel
critical
is
negatively
involved
PTI
activation
inhibited
OsMBL1.