Simple and universal function of acetic acid to overcome the drought crisis
Toru Kudo, Taiko Kim To, Jong-Myong Kim
Abstract
Acetic acid is a simple and universal compound found in various organisms. Recently, acetic acid was found to play an essential role in conferring tolerance to water deficit stress in plants. This novel mechanism of drought stress tolerance mediated by acetic acid via networks involving phytohormones, genes, and chromatin regulation has great potential for solving the global food crisis and preventing desertification caused by global warming. We highlight the functions of acetic acid in conferring tolerance to water deficit stress.
Topics & Concepts
Acetic acidFunction (biology)Drought toleranceChemistryBiologyBotanyBiochemistryCell biologyPlant Stress Responses and TolerancePlant Molecular Biology ResearchPhotosynthetic Processes and Mechanisms