Simple and universal function of acetic acid to overcome the drought crisis

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.

Keywords

Acetic acid / Drought / Epigenetics / Jasmonic acid / Metabolism / Tolerance / Water deficit

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Funding

Japan Society for the Promotion of Science(20H03022); Bio-oriented Technology Research Advancement Institution(JPJ010717); New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization(JPNP20011)