Effects of circadian clock and light on melatonin concentration in Hypericum perforatum L. (St. John’s Wort)

Abstract Background Melatonin acts as a signaling hormone and entraining agent in many organisms. We studied the spatiotemporal regulation and influence of light (photoperiods, intensities, and spectral qualities) on melatonin concentration in the medicinal herb Hypericum perforatum L. Furthermore,...

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Main Authors: Ming-Hsiu Chung, Tzu-Shing Deng
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2020-09-01
Series:Botanical Studies
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40529-020-00301-6