Melatonin (N-acetyl-5-methoxytryptamine)(MEL), a well-known animal hormone synthetised by the pineal gland, was originally identified in 1958. In vertebrates it plays a key role in various physiological processes, including circadian rhythmicity, sleep and seasonal photoperiod regulation. Since 1995, MEL has been detected in the roots, leaves, fruits and seeds of a considerable variety of plant species. Studies in plants have mainly focused on the quantification of MEL levels in different plant organs and species.
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Arnao, M.B., Hernández-Ruiz, J. (2007). Inhibition of ACC oxidase activity by melatonin and indole-3-acetic acid in etiolated lupin hypocotyls. In: Ramina, A., Chang, C., Giovannoni, J., Klee, H., Perata, P., Woltering, E. (eds) Advances in Plant Ethylene Research. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4020-6014-4_21
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