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Although  Solanum nigrum  L. is a phytoremediator for different metals, its growth and physiology are still influenced by toxic levels of cadmium (Cd). Thus, the development of eco-friendly strategies to enhance its tolerance, maintaining remediation potential is of special interest. The present work aimed to evaluate the effects of exogenous application of melatonin (MT) in the physiological and biochemical responses of  S. nigrum  and remediation potential exposed to Cd. After 30 days of exposure, the results revealed that Cd-mediated inhibitory effects on biomass and photosynthetic pigment synthesis were efficiently mitigated upon application of melatonin, without affecting Cd accumulation. Higher levels of Cd were found in roots, regardless of the pretreatment with the melatonin. Foliar application of melatonin, however, induced distinctive effects, lowering malondialdehyde (MDA), relative electrical conductivity (REL), and proline levels in shoots. These changes contributed to improvements in the water status, photosynthetic pigment synthesis, and biomass production of  S. nigrum  under Cd stresses. Overall, our results indicate a protective effect of melatonin on  S. nigrum  response to excess Cd, contributing to a better tolerance and growth rate, without disturbing its phytoremediation potential. Novelty statement Although  Solanum nigrum  L. is a phytoremediator for different metals, its growth and physiology are still influenced by toxic levels of cadmium. This study evaluated the potential of melatonin to boost  S. nigrum  defence against Cd toward a better growth rate and remediation potential.

Exogenous melatonin improves cadmium tolerance in Solanum nigrum L. without affecting its remediation potential