Investigation of melatonin's effects on rhizosphere
Research gap analysis derived from 3 agriculture papers in our local library.
The gap
Investigation of melatonin's effects on rhizosphere microbial communities under Al 3+ stress, - Development of melatonin-enriched formulations for agricultural applications
Evidence profile
Sourced from the stated research gap and future-work section and stated challenges and abstract of the source papers, classified as general, drawn from work published between 2024 and 2026, spanning 3 journals. Those papers have been cited 126 times in total.
Research trend
Established — well-defined area with open sub-problems.
Supporting evidence — 5 representative gaps
- Melatonin Enhances Crop Tolerance to Aluminum Toxicity in Acid Soils: A Comprehensive Review (2026) · Plants · doi
There is a need to understand the mechanisms by which melatonin alleviates Al-induced damage in crops. The current evidence on the benefits of exogenous melatonin in enhancing plant tolerance to aluminum toxicity is limited. There is a gap in the development of practical strategies for improving crop resistance in regions with acidic soils.
generalstated research gapKeywords: there need understand mechanisms melatonin alleviates al-induced damage - Melatonin Enhances Crop Tolerance to Aluminum Toxicity in Acid Soils: A Comprehensive Review (2026) · Plants · doi
Investigation of melatonin's effects on rhizosphere microbial communities under Al 3+ stress, - Development of melatonin-enriched formulations for agricultural applications
generalfuture-work sectionKeywords: investigation melatonin effects rhizosphere microbial communities stress development - Melatonin Enhances Crop Tolerance to Aluminum Toxicity in Acid Soils: A Comprehensive Review (2026) · Plants · doi
One of the challenges is to understand the mechanisms by which melatonin alleviates Al-induced damage in crops. Another challenge is to develop practical strategies for improving crop resistance in regions with acidic soils. The paper also highlights the challenge of combining melatonin with other soil management practices to further alleviate soil acidity and enhance overall soil health.
generalstated challengesKeywords: one challenges understand mechanisms melatonin alleviates al-induced damage - Exogenous melatonin induces salt and drought stress tolerance in rice by promoting plant growth and defense system (2024) · Scientific Reports · cited 124× · doi
The study identifies a gap in the understanding of the effect of exogenous melatonin on salt and drought stress tolerance in rice plants. The study aims to fill this gap by investigating the mechanisms of melatonin in promoting plant growth and defense systems.
generalstated research gapevidence 5/5Keywords: study identifies gap understanding effect exogenous melatonin salt - Effects of Cyclic 3-hydroxymelatonin on Pepper Seed Germination Under Salt and Water Stress (2025) · Bahçe · cited 2× · doi
However, limited studies have been conducted on the possible roles of melatonin metabolites in plants and the results suggests that these metabolites may also function similarly to melatonin.
generalabstractevidence 4/5Keywords: melatonin metabolites limited conducted possible roles plants suggests function similarly
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