Key melatonin synthase
Overexpression of this gene in rice elevates endogenous melatonin and strengthens antioxidant defenses, markedly improving drought tolerance.
Wang, Jing · Li, Shuxia · Wenxue, Song · Wang, Xing · Li, Xiaocong · Gao, Xueqin · Fu, Bingzhe
Plant Physiology and Biochemistry 2025
Rice lines overexpressing AmASMT exhibit higher endogenous melatonin levels
Enhanced drought tolerance via promotion of antioxidant systems