International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
25(22), P. 12266 - 12266
Published: Nov. 15, 2024
In
plants,
abscisic
acid
(ABA)
and
melatonin
(MT)
are
conventionally
treated
as
molecules
mitigating
stress
responses.
To
understand
the
mechanisms
of
ABA–MT
interplay,
we
examined
effects
ABA
MT
treatment
in
loss-of-function
mutants
Arabidopsis
thaliana
exposed
to
high
light
(HL)
stress.
constantly
suppressed
ASMT
encoding
N-acetylserotonin
methyltransferase
context
differential
responses
other
biosynthesis
genes
both
wild
type
(WT)
mutants.
However,
this
response
was
absent
mutant
with
disrupted
ABI4.
Given
that
promoter
region
contains
several
potential
ABI4-binding
elements,
these
data
suggest
can
be
a
target
gene
for
A
role
ABI4
interactions
between
is
supported
by
finding
constitutively
derepressed
signaling
cand2
gpa1,
which
exhibited
elevated
steady
state
levels
transcripts
were
not
regulated
either
or
melatonin.
addition,
abi4
showed
increased
modulations
expression
catabolic
M2H
M3H
treatment,
inferring
transcription
factor
negative
regulator
ABA-dependent
changes
content.
Furthermore,
all
tested
impaired
synthesis
displayed
compared
WT,
while
contributed
downregulation
key
genes.
Collectively,
our
results
act
antagonistically,
modulating
metabolism
interactions,
studied
severe
(SLS).
Plants,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
14(1), P. 123 - 123
Published: Jan. 3, 2025
Euphorbia
jolkinii
dominates
the
subalpine
meadows
in
Shangri-La
(Southwest
China)
owing
to
its
potent
allelopathic
effects.
However,
effects
underlying
allelopathy
require
further
characterization
at
physiological
and
molecular
levels.
In
this
study,
physiological,
biochemical,
metabolic
mechanisms
E.
were
investigated
using
Arundinella
hookeri
as
a
receptor
plant.
The
treatment
of
A.
seedlings
with
aqueous
extract
(EJAE)
disrupted
their
growth
by
inhibiting
photosynthesis,
disrupting
oxidation
systems,
increasing
soluble
sugar
accumulation
chlorophyll
synthesis.
Collectively,
causes
severe
impairment
accompanied
abnormal
photosynthesis
reduced
biomass
accumulation.
Moreover,
EJAE
suppressed
gibberellin,
indoleacetic
acid,
zeatin,
salicylic
jasmonic
acid
levels
while
promoting
abscisic
Further
metabolomic
analyses
identified
numerous
differentially
abundant
metabolites
primarily
enriched
α-linolenic,
phenylpropanoid,
flavonoid
biosynthesis
pathways
EJAE-treated
seedlings.
This
study
demonstrated
that
exhibits
comprehensive
on
plants,
including
significant
disruption
endogenous
hormone
synthesis,
inhibition
an
membrane
changes
crucial
processes
associated
biosynthesis.
Thus,
our
provides
solid
theoretical
foundation
for
understanding
regulatory
allelopathy.
Discover Plants.,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
2(1)
Published: March 7, 2025
Abstract
Salinity
stress
poses
a
significant
threat
to
agricultural
productivity,
particularly
in
regions
with
limited
freshwater
resources.
Seed
priming
ascorbic
acid
has
emerged
as
promising
technique
enhance
salinity
tolerance
various
crops.
This
study
investigates
the
efficacy
of
seed
mitigating
mungbean.
Seeds
were
primed
different
concentrations
and
exposed
saline
conditions
during
germination
early
growth
stages.
Parameters
such
percentage,
seedling
growth,
chlorophyll
content,
antioxidant
enzyme
activity
assessed
evaluate
impact
on
tolerance.
Results
demonstrated
that
significantly
improved
under
compared
non-primed
seeds.
The
effectiveness
showed
concentration-dependent
effects,
higher
providing
greater
mitigation
stress.
Pearson
correlation
analysis
revealed
associations
among
traits,
offering
insights
into
their
interdependencies,
which
warrant
further
validation
mechanistic
understanding.
Traits
showing
positive
loading
first
two
principal
components
identified
pivotal
for
screening
future
research
purposes.
These
findings
underscore
potential
sustainable
strategy
mungbean
other
approach
contributes
towards
food
security
promoting
sustainability
saline-affected
regions.
Graphical
Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: March 24, 2025
This
research
focused
on
improving
the
drought
tolerance
of
Dracocephalum
moldavica,
a
plant
vulnerable
to
water
stress,
by
exploring
combined
effects
melatonin
spray
and
mycorrhizal
fungus
Glomus
intraradices
inoculation.
The
experiment
was
designed
as
factorial
randomized
study
evaluate
plant's
morphological,
physiological,
phytochemical
responses
under
different
conditions
(100%,
75%,
50%
field
capacity).
findings
revealed
that
combination
inoculation
significantly
improved
morphological
traits
Moldavian
balm
conditions.
Under
severe
(50%
capacity),
chlorophyll
b
levels
increased
26.3%
35.5%,
respectively,
when
both
treatments
were
applied.
Stress
indicators,
including
electrolyte
leakage
malondialdehyde
content,
substantially
reduced
with
simultaneous
application
symbiosis,
indicating
decreased
cellular
damage.
Moreover,
treatment
resulted
in
highest
activities
antioxidant
enzymes
catalase
peroxidase,
suggesting
these
bolster
oxidative
stress
defense
mechanisms.
Additionally,
alone
led
an
increase
secondary
metabolites
like
phenolic
flavonoid
compounds,
which
further
amplified
treatments.
also
observed
significant
alterations
essential
oil
composition
plant.
Drought
α-pinene,
1,8-cineole,
borneol,
increases
even
more
pronounced
Conversely,
geraniol
geranial
treatment.
Overall,
this
demonstrates
can
effectively
enhance
moldavica
its
physiological
characteristics
biochemical
composition.