Renuka Suresh

Application Methodology and Physiological Insights of Melatonin Hormone for Water Stress Alleviation in Black Pepper (Piper nigrum L.)

M. Alagupalamuthirsolai, Renuka Suresh, C. K. Thankamani, V. Srinivasan, R. Sivaranjani, K. S. Krishnamurthy, C. Sarathambal, R. Gobu, Honnappa Asangi, H. J. Akshitha, Mohammad Faisal Peeran & Balaji Rajkumar · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2023

Black pepper is highly sensitive to water deficit stress especially during summer, resulting in significant losses in yield; therefore, strategies aimed at enhancing water stress tolerance are essential. Melatonin improves stress tolerance in plants; however, its method of applic...