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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Main Authors: Sajal F. Zia, Oliver Berkowitz, Frank Bedon, James Whelan, Ashley E. Franks, Kim M. Plummer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-12-01
Series:BMC Plant Biology
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12870-019-2158-3