The Molecular Study on Melatonin in Plant Development and Stress Responses

Dear Colleagues,

Melatonin is an indoleamine-based hormone found in plants that plays a pivotal role in improving resistance to biotic and abiotic stresses, promoting plant growth and regulating many biological processes. Several studies have been conducted on the role of melatonin on plant development and stress responses. Still, many questions need to be answered, especially regarding molecular studies on melatonin. In recent years, the molecular mechanisms underlying melatonin’s roles in plant biology have become a hot topic of research. This Special Issue explores the complex molecular pathways through which melatonin influences plant development and enhances stress tolerance. This Special Issue strengthens recent molecular understanding in melatonin research in plant biology, providing an inclusive overview of its functions in development and stress responses at the molecular level. This Special Issue will cover reviews and original research articles on the molecular pathways involved in melatonin biosynthesis and metabolism in plants, offering insights into how environmental cues and developmental stages influence these processes. This Special Issue will mainly focus on, but is not limited to, the following topics:

1. The molecular signaling mechanisms through which melatonin employs its effects on plant physiology.
2. Identification and functional characterization of melatonin receptors and signal transduction pathways involved in regulating growth, development, and stress responses.
3. The molecular mechanisms through which melatonin influences various aspects of plant development.
4. The molecular mechanisms underlying melatonin’s capacity to enhance plant tolerance to abiotic and biotic stresses.
5. The molecular insights into how melatonin impacts flowering time regulation, seed germination, seedling growth, and root architecture.
6. Potential perspectives on evolving advanced molecular trends and future melatonin research directions in plants.

Dr. Muhammad Anwar
Dr. Muhammad Mohsin Altaf
Dr. Hafiz Muhammad Rizwan
Guest Editors

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• melatonin
• molecular mechanisms
• plant development
• stress responses
• biosynthesis
• signaling pathways
• stress tolerance and others