γ Aminobutyric Acid (GABA): A Key Player in Alleviating Abiotic Stress Resistance in Horticultural Crops: Current Insights and Future Directions
Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) is a non-protein amino acid known for its role in the nervous system of animals. However, research has also revealed its presence and function in plants recently. In plants, GABA is a signal molecule involved in multiple physiological processes, including stress respon...
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| author | Faisal Hayat Ummara Khan Juan Li Nazir Ahmed Fakhara Khanum Shahid Iqbal Muhammad Ahsan Altaf Jalil Ahmad Hafiz Umer Javed Yang Peng Xiaoyan Ma Panfeng Tu Jiezhong Chen Muhammad Adnan Shahid |
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| description | Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) is a non-protein amino acid known for its role in the nervous system of animals. However, research has also revealed its presence and function in plants recently. In plants, GABA is a signal molecule involved in multiple physiological processes, including stress response, growth, and development. This review aims to present a thorough summary of the current knowledge regarding the role of GABA in plants. We begin by discussing the biosynthesis and transport of GABA in plants, followed by a detailed examination of its signaling mechanisms. Additionally, we explore GABA's potential roles in various plant physiological processes, such as abiotic stress response, and its potential application in horticultural plants. Finally, we highlight current challenges and future directions for research in this area. Overall, this review offers a comprehensive understanding of the significance of GABA in plants and its potential implications for plant physiology and crop improvement. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-7f8f307e3442450db3b07b98ba2193e02023-11-18T10:40:40ZengMDPI AGHorticulturae2311-75242023-05-019664710.3390/horticulturae9060647γ Aminobutyric Acid (GABA): A Key Player in Alleviating Abiotic Stress Resistance in Horticultural Crops: Current Insights and Future DirectionsFaisal Hayat0Ummara Khan1Juan Li2Nazir Ahmed3Fakhara Khanum4Shahid Iqbal5Muhammad Ahsan Altaf6Jalil Ahmad7Hafiz Umer Javed8Yang Peng9Xiaoyan Ma10Panfeng Tu11Jiezhong Chen12Muhammad Adnan Shahid13College of Horticulture, Zhongkai University of Agriculture and Engineering, Guangzhou 510225, ChinaKey Laboratory of Food Processing and Quality Control, College of Food Science and Technology, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, ChinaCollege of Horticulture, Zhongkai University of Agriculture and Engineering, Guangzhou 510225, ChinaCollege of Horticulture, Zhongkai University of Agriculture and Engineering, Guangzhou 510225, ChinaFaculty of Food Sciences, The University of Agriculture Dera Ismail Khan, Dera Ismail Khan 29220, PakistanHorticultural Science Department, North Florida Research and Education Center, University of Florida/IFAS, Quincy, FL 32351, USAHainan Key Laboratory of Tropical Horticultural Crop Quality Control, College of Horticulture, Hainan University, Haikou 570288, ChinaInstitute of Vegetables and Flowers, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100081, ChinaCollege of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Zhongkai University of Agriculture and Engineering, Guangzhou 510225, ChinaCollege of Horticulture, Zhongkai University of Agriculture and Engineering, Guangzhou 510225, ChinaCollege of Horticulture, Zhongkai University of Agriculture and Engineering, Guangzhou 510225, ChinaCollege of Horticulture, Zhongkai University of Agriculture and Engineering, Guangzhou 510225, ChinaCollege of Horticulture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, ChinaHorticultural Science Department, North Florida Research and Education Center, University of Florida/IFAS, Quincy, FL 32351, USAGamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) is a non-protein amino acid known for its role in the nervous system of animals. However, research has also revealed its presence and function in plants recently. In plants, GABA is a signal molecule involved in multiple physiological processes, including stress response, growth, and development. This review aims to present a thorough summary of the current knowledge regarding the role of GABA in plants. We begin by discussing the biosynthesis and transport of GABA in plants, followed by a detailed examination of its signaling mechanisms. Additionally, we explore GABA's potential roles in various plant physiological processes, such as abiotic stress response, and its potential application in horticultural plants. Finally, we highlight current challenges and future directions for research in this area. Overall, this review offers a comprehensive understanding of the significance of GABA in plants and its potential implications for plant physiology and crop improvement.https://www.mdpi.com/2311-7524/9/6/647GABAabiotic stressROSantioxidantstoleranceplants |
| spellingShingle | Faisal Hayat Ummara Khan Juan Li Nazir Ahmed Fakhara Khanum Shahid Iqbal Muhammad Ahsan Altaf Jalil Ahmad Hafiz Umer Javed Yang Peng Xiaoyan Ma Panfeng Tu Jiezhong Chen Muhammad Adnan Shahid γ Aminobutyric Acid (GABA): A Key Player in Alleviating Abiotic Stress Resistance in Horticultural Crops: Current Insights and Future Directions Horticulturae GABA abiotic stress ROS antioxidants tolerance plants |
| title | γ Aminobutyric Acid (GABA): A Key Player in Alleviating Abiotic Stress Resistance in Horticultural Crops: Current Insights and Future Directions |
| title_full | γ Aminobutyric Acid (GABA): A Key Player in Alleviating Abiotic Stress Resistance in Horticultural Crops: Current Insights and Future Directions |
| title_fullStr | γ Aminobutyric Acid (GABA): A Key Player in Alleviating Abiotic Stress Resistance in Horticultural Crops: Current Insights and Future Directions |
| title_full_unstemmed | γ Aminobutyric Acid (GABA): A Key Player in Alleviating Abiotic Stress Resistance in Horticultural Crops: Current Insights and Future Directions |
| title_short | γ Aminobutyric Acid (GABA): A Key Player in Alleviating Abiotic Stress Resistance in Horticultural Crops: Current Insights and Future Directions |
| title_sort | γ aminobutyric acid gaba a key player in alleviating abiotic stress resistance in horticultural crops current insights and future directions |
| topic | GABA abiotic stress ROS antioxidants tolerance plants |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2311-7524/9/6/647 |
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