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Melatonin in Plant: From Molecular Basis to Functional Application

A special issue of International Journal of Molecular Sciences (ISSN 1422-0067). This special issue belongs to the section "Molecular Plant Sciences".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (30 May 2024) | Viewed by 6656

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Dr. Bong-Gyu Mun

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Department of Environmental and Biological Chemistry, College of Agriculture, Life and Environmental Science, Chungbuk National University, Chungbuk 28644, Republic of Korea
Interests: plant molecular biology; molecular plant physiology; nitric oxide; Arabidopsis; crop; phytohormones

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Dear Colleagues,

Melatonin is an indoleamine-based hormone that exists in animals, plants, and fungi and is known as a hormone that regulates the animal's sleep cycle. After the fact that plants synthesize melatonin was confirmed in 1995, research on the role of melatonin in plants has been actively conducted. it is believed to play a role in enhancing resistance to biotic and abiotic stresses as well as promoting plant growth. Recently, melatonin-related studies have been actively conducted in plant kingdom, and it has been reported that the interaction between melatonin and NO (Nitric Oxide) plays an important role in plant development and stress response. Melatonin regulates intracellular NO levels by controlling NO synthase expression and activity and NO scavenging activity, and this NO-Melatonin crosstalk is believed to perform various physiological functions in plant growth and immune response through redox regulation. Among the various functions of melatonin, one that has recently attracted attention is the nitro oxide (NO)-melatonin (N-nitrosomelatonin) form formed after NO is bound to the indole moiety of melatonin, which is generated in plants. It has been reported to act as a signaling substance that regulates dox homeostasis and to act as an in vivo storage of NO. NO can easily pass through cell walls and plasma membranes, has a short half-life (<15 s), and exists in various concentrations in plants and animals. These results suggest that Melatonin would be a critical molecule in vivo and plays an important role in regulating the intracellular redox equilibrium state. This Special Issue focuses on extending current knowledge of Melatonin and its diverse interactions on plant cell signaling including nitric oxide and also their functional application to crop.

Dr. Bong-Gyu Mun
Guest Editor

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Keywords

  • melatonin
  • phytohormone
  • cellular signaling
  • redox molecule
  • homeostasis
  • crop application
  • circadian ryhthm

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SlTDC1 Overexpression Promoted Photosynthesis in Tomato under Chilling Stress by Improving CO2 Assimilation and Alleviating Photoinhibition
by Xutao Liu, Yanan Wang, Yiqing Feng, Xiaowei Zhang, Huangai Bi and Xizhen Ai
Int. J. Mol. Sci. 2023, 24(13), 11042; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms241311042 - 3 Jul 2023
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Chilling causes a significant decline in photosynthesis in tomato plants. Tomato tryptophan decarboxylase gene 1 (SlTDC1) is the first rate-limiting gene for melatonin (MT) biosynthesis and is involved in the regulation of photosynthesis under various abiotic stresses. However, it is not [...] Read more.
Chilling causes a significant decline in photosynthesis in tomato plants. Tomato tryptophan decarboxylase gene 1 (SlTDC1) is the first rate-limiting gene for melatonin (MT) biosynthesis and is involved in the regulation of photosynthesis under various abiotic stresses. However, it is not clear whether SlTDC1 participates in the photosynthesis of tomato under chilling stress. Here, we obtained SlTDC1 overexpression transgenic tomato seedlings, which showed higher SlTDC1 mRNA abundance and MT content compared with the wild type (WT). The results showed that the overexpression of SlTDC1 obviously alleviated the chilling damage to seedlings in terms of the lower electrolyte leakage rate and hydrogen peroxide content, compared with the WT after 2 d of chilling stress. Moreover, the overexpression of SlTDC1 notably increased photosynthesis under chilling stress, which was related to the higher chlorophyll content, normal chloroplast structure, and higher mRNA abundance and protein level of Rubisco and RCA, as well as the higher carbon metabolic capacity, compared to the WT. In addition, we found that SlTDC1-overexpressing seedlings showed higher Wk (damage degree of OEC on the PSII donor side), φEo (quantum yield for electron transport in the PSII reaction center), and PIABS (photosynthetic performance index) than WT seedlings after low-temperature stress, implying that the overexpression of SlTDC1 decreased the damage to the reaction center and donor-side and receptor-side electron transport of PSII and promoted PSI activity, as well as energy absorption and distribution, to relieve the photoinhibition induced by chilling stress. Our results support the notion that SlTDC1 plays a vital role in the regulation of photosynthesis under chilling stress. Full article
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S-Nitrosoglutathione (GSNO)-Mediated Lead Detoxification in Soybean through the Regulation of ROS and Metal-Related Transcripts
by Nusrat Jahan Methela, Mohammad Shafiqul Islam, Da-Sol Lee, Byung-Wook Yun and Bong-Gyu Mun
Int. J. Mol. Sci. 2023, 24(12), 9901; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms24129901 - 8 Jun 2023
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Heavy metal toxicity, including lead (Pb) toxicity, is increasing in soils, and heavy metals are considered to be toxic in small amounts. Pb contamination is mainly caused by industrialization (e.g., smelting and mining), agricultural practices (e.g., sewage sludge and pests), and urban practices [...] Read more.
Heavy metal toxicity, including lead (Pb) toxicity, is increasing in soils, and heavy metals are considered to be toxic in small amounts. Pb contamination is mainly caused by industrialization (e.g., smelting and mining), agricultural practices (e.g., sewage sludge and pests), and urban practices (e.g., lead paint). An excessive concentration of Pb can seriously damage and threaten crop growth. Furthermore, Pb adversely affects plant growth and development by affecting the photosystem, cell membrane integrity, and excessive production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) such as hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) and superoxide (O2−). Nitric oxide (NO) is produced via enzymatic and non-enzymatic antioxidants to scavenge ROS and lipid peroxidation substrates to protect cells from oxidative damage. Thus, NO improves ion homeostasis and confers resistance to metal stress. In the present study, we investigated the effect of exogenously applied NO and S-nitrosoglutathione in soybean plants Our results demonstrated that exogenously applied NO aids in better growth under lead stress due to its ability in sensing, signaling, and stress tolerance in plants under heavy metal stress along with lead stress. In addition, our results showed that S-nitrosoglutathione (GSNO) has a positive effect on soybean seedling growth under lead-induced toxicity and that NO supplementation helps to reduce chlorophyll maturation and relative water content in leaves and roots following strong bursts under lead stress. GSNO supplementation (200 µM and 100 µM) reduced compaction and approximated the oxidative damage of MDA, proline, and H2O2. Moreover, under plant stress, GSNO application was found to relieve the oxidative damage by reactive oxygen species (ROS) scavenging. Additionally, modulation of NO and phytochelatins (PCS) after prolonged metal reversing GSNO application confirmed detoxification of ROS induced by the toxic metal lead in soybean. In summary, the detoxification of ROS caused by toxic metal concentrations in soybean is confirmed by using NO, PCS, and traditionally sustained concentrations of metal reversing GSNO application. Full article
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Melatonin: The Multifaceted Molecule in Plant Growth and Defense
by Murtaza Khan, Adil Hussain, Byung-Wook Yun and Bong-Gyu Mun
Int. J. Mol. Sci. 2024, 25(12), 6799; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms25126799 - 20 Jun 2024
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Melatonin (MEL), a hormone primarily known for its role in regulating sleep and circadian rhythms in animals, has emerged as a multifaceted molecule in plants. Recent research has shed light on its diverse functions in plant growth and defense mechanisms. This review explores [...] Read more.
Melatonin (MEL), a hormone primarily known for its role in regulating sleep and circadian rhythms in animals, has emerged as a multifaceted molecule in plants. Recent research has shed light on its diverse functions in plant growth and defense mechanisms. This review explores the intricate roles of MEL in plant growth and defense responses. MEL is involved in plant growth owing to its influence on hormone regulation. MEL promotes root elongation and lateral root formation and enhances photosynthesis, thereby promoting overall plant growth and productivity. Additionally, MEL is implicated in regulating the circadian rhythm of plants, affecting key physiological processes that influence plant growth patterns. MEL also exhibits antioxidant properties and scavenges reactive oxygen species, thereby mitigating oxidative stress. Furthermore, it activates defense pathways against various biotic stressors. MEL also enhances the production of secondary metabolites that contribute to plant resistance against environmental changes. MEL’s ability to modulate plant response to abiotic stresses has also been extensively studied. It regulates stomatal closure, conserves water, and enhances stress tolerance by activating stress-responsive genes and modulating signaling pathways. Moreover, MEL and nitric oxide cooperate in stress responses, antioxidant defense, and plant growth. Understanding the mechanisms underlying MEL’s actions in plants will provide new insights into the development of innovative strategies for enhancing crop productivity, improving stress tolerance, and combating plant diseases. Further research in this area will deepen our knowledge of MEL’s intricate functions and its potential applications in sustainable agriculture. Full article
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