Melatonin and Carbohydrate Metabolism in Plant Cells

Plants

Russel J. Reiter¹  Marino B. Arnao²  Josefa Hernández-Ruiz²  Antonio Cano² 

[1] Department of Cell Systems and Anatomy, UT Health, Long School of Medicine, San Antonio, TX 78229, USA;Department of Plant Biology (Plant Physiology), Faculty of Biology, University of Murcia, 30100 Murcia, Spain;

关键词: carbohydrates;    melatonin;    phytomelatonin;    primary metabolism;    starch;    sucrose;   

DOI  :  10.3390/plants10091917

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

Melatonin, a multifunctional molecule that is present in all living organisms studied, is synthesized in plant cells in several intercellular organelles including in the chloroplasts and in mitochondria. In plants, melatonin has a relevant role as a modulatory agent which improves their tolerance response to biotic and abiotic stress. The role of melatonin in stress conditions on the primary metabolism of plant carbohydrates is reviewed in the present work. Thus, the modulatory actions of melatonin on the various biosynthetic and degradation pathways involving simple carbohydrates (mono- and disaccharides), polymers (starch), and derivatives (polyalcohols) in plants are evaluated. The possible applications of the use of melatonin in crop improvement and postharvest products are examined.

【 授权许可】

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