Melatonin Increases Drought Resistance by Regulating Wheat Root Morphology

    July 2023 in “ Agronomy
    Zhihui Zhang, Li Guo, Huimin Sun, Jing Wu, Liantao Liu, Jianwei Wang, Biao Wang, Qianyi Wang, Zhigang Sun, Dongxiao Li
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    Studysummary This study found that treating wheat with 100 µM melatonin under drought conditions significantly improved root and shoot growth, increased melatonin levels, and enhanced drought resistance, potentially clarifying the mechanisms of melatonin's protective effects in plants facing water scarcity.
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