First Evidence of Phyto-Melatonin as a Protective Bio-Molecule in Capra hircus

Introduction Melatonin is an evolutionarily conserved molecule found across diverse life forms [1]. Initially known for its presence in animals, it was later identified in plants during the nineteenth century, leading to the concept of phyto-melatonin—the plant-derived form of melatonin [2]. Recent research indicates that phyto-melatonin is not limited to higher plants; it is also present in various macro- and…