Profiling of melatonin in the model tomato (<i>Solanum lycopersicum</i> L.) cultivar Micro‐Tom

Okazaki, Morihiro; Ezura, Hiroshi

doi:10.1111/j.1600-079x.2009.00668.x

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“…The high level of this compound was found in flower buds of Datura metel L. but it decreased following the floral development (Murch et al 2009a). MEL was found also in fruits such as strawberries, kiwis, pineapples, bananas, apples and in grapes (Hattori et al 1995;Iriti et al 2006;Sae-Teaw et al 2013) as well as tart cherries (Manchester et al 2000) and tomatoes (Van Tassel and O'Neill 2001;Okazaki and Ezura 2009). This may be related to their high sensitivity to environmental stresses including UV radiation during buds development and plant growth (Murch et al 2009a).…”

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Melatonin, an underestimated natural substance with great potential for agricultural application

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Melatonin (MEL) was thought to be only a neurotransmitter found in vertebrates until its detection in other organisms including plants. Although the number of publications on MEL function in plants is expanding, the knowledge of this subject is still insufficient. Among many functions which MEL performs in plants, its role as an antioxidant and a growth promoter is most supported by experimental evidence. This compound is an independent plant growth regulator and it may mediate the activities of other plant growth regulators. Due to its antioxidant properties MEL may also stabilize cell redox status and protect tissues against reactive oxygen and nitrogen species which accumulated under stressful environment. Some researchers propose that MEL could be used to improve the phytoremediation efficiency of plants against different pollutants. In this paper we show that exogenous MEL applied into the seeds could be a good biostimulator improving not only seed germination, seedling/plant growth but also crop production especially under stress conditions. We also believe that this compound can increase food quality (the aspect of functional food) and may improve human health. Since MEL is inexpensive and safe for animals and humans its application as a biostimulator could be a good, feasible and cost-effective method useful in agriculture.

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“…Melatonin was detected in all tomato organs at different developmental stages [37,41,42]. In young leaf tissues, melatonin reached a maximum of 6 ng/g FW, whereas, in berries, its content increased gradually from the mature green stage, both in pericarp and locular tissues, up to 2.8 and 3.4 ng/g FW, respectively, at mature red stage (Table 1) [37]. A great variability in melatonin content of tomato berries has been also reported, with authors reporting 0.032, 0.5 and 0.3 ng/g [36,43,44].…”

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“…By 1540, the first cultivations were reported in the Mediterranean area, where the climate was optimal for growing [38][39][40]. Melatonin was detected in all tomato organs at different developmental stages [37,41,42]. In young leaf tissues, melatonin reached a maximum of 6 ng/g FW, whereas, in berries, its content increased gradually from the mature green stage, both in pericarp and locular tissues, up to 2.8 and 3.4 ng/g FW, respectively, at mature red stage (Table 1) [37].…”

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“…Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L., Ôsyn. Lycopersicon esculentum Mill.Õ) is one of the first edible plants where melatonin has been identified [36], and in tomatoes the melatonin concentration varies with the developmental stage [37]. Although it is not a Mediterranean crop sensu stricto, tomato products represent main components of the Mediterranean dietary style.…”

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Melatonin in traditional Mediterranean diets

Iriti

Varoni

Vitalini

2010

Journal of Pineal Research

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: Compared with other industrialized countries, the lower incidence of chronic‐degenerative disorders in Mediterranean populations has been emphasized in recent decades. The health‐promoting effects arising from Mediterranean dietary habits have been attributed to the large intake of plant foodstuffs rich in bioactive phytochemicals, such as melatonin. Recently, it has been suggested that melatonin present in edible plants may improve human health, by virtue of its biological activities and its good bioavailability. Plant melatonin, besides contributing to optimize the physiological functions regulated, in humans, by endogenous melatonin, may be involved in nutritional therapy to reduce the risk of cancer, cardiovascular and neurodegenerative diseases in western populations. In this view, the presence of melatonin in some Mediterranean foods and beverages adds a new element to the hypothesis of health benefits associated to Mediterranean dietary patterns, although the available data are still preliminary and incomplete.

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“…[21] Murch et al [22] examined the occurrence and concentrations of melatonin and serotonic in Merlot wine grapes (Vitis vinifera L. var. Merlot) at various berry development stages from lag phase through veraison.…”

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Concentrations and profiles of melatonin and serotonin in fruits and vegetables during ripening: A mini-review

Rayne

2010

Nat Prec

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Melatonin and serotonin are important phytochemicals with hormonal, antioxidant, immunoactive, and neuroactive biological properties, and have been identified and quantitated in a broad range of fruits, vegetables, and derivative products. Relatively little is known about the temporal profiles of these compounds during fruit and vegetable development. Improved knowledge in this area would help guide our understanding of fundamental plant physiology, as well as potentially facilitate better control of melatonin and serotonin concentrations and relative abundances in functional foods. The current work synthesizes the current state-of-the-art regarding the presence and trends of these compounds during fruit and vegetable development. The literature reflects sometimes conflicting conclusions regarding the temporal profiles of melatonin and serotonin during fruit and vegetable ripening. At present, it is unclear whether consistent trends can be identified within a particular species, and the direction and magnitude of effects from different geographic locations and management practices.

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Profiling of melatonin in the model tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) cultivar Micro‐Tom

Cited by 129 publications

References 44 publications

Melatonin, an underestimated natural substance with great potential for agricultural application

Melatonin, an underestimated natural substance with great potential for agricultural application

Melatonin in traditional Mediterranean diets

Concentrations and profiles of melatonin and serotonin in fruits and vegetables during ripening: A mini-review

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