Direct comparison of Arabidopsis gene expression reveals different responses to melatonin versus auxin
Abstract Background Melatonin (N-acetyl-5-methoxytryptamine) in plants, regulates shoot and root growth and alleviates environmental stresses. Melatonin and the phyto-hormone auxin are tryptophan-derived compounds. However, it largely remains controversial as to whether melatonin and auxin act throu...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2019-12-01
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Series: | BMC Plant Biology |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12870-019-2158-3 |