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Arabidopsis AtABCG21 functions as a plasma membrane-localized abscisic acid (ABA) efflux transporter that facilitates ABA translocation and regulates seed germination under salt stress. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.NOVEL_FINDING. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

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This research investigates the role of AtABCG21 as an ABA efflux transporter in seed germination under salt stress.

July 3, 2026PLANT PHYSIOLOGY

Arabidopsis ABCG21 is an ABA efflux transporter involved in seed germination under salt stress

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MLMeiqi LouZhejiang Normal University JWJingqi WangDalian Ocean University MZMengyuan ZhangNanjing Agricultural University

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Randomized trial shows AtABCG21 influences seed germination in Arabidopsis under salt stress, suggesting new mechanisms for stress adaptation.

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This research investigates the role of AtABCG21 as an ABA efflux transporter in seed germination under salt stress.
Analyzed AtABCG21's efflux activity in Nicotiana benthamiana and Saccharomyces cerevisiae cells.
Conducted GUS staining and subcellular localization of GFP-AtABCG21 in plant tissues.
Compared ABA levels and germination rates between atabcg21 mutants and wild-type plants under salt stress.
AtABCG21 was found to be induced by ABA and salt stress, localized to the plasma membrane.
ABA levels were significantly reduced in atabcg21 seeds compared to wild-type under salt stress (specific metrics not provided).
Seed germination rates of atabcg21 mutants were increased compared to wild-type plants under salt stress.

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Lou et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a4752405c29257aa2579136 https://doi.org/10.1093/plphys/kiag460

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Randomized trial shows AtABCG21 influences seed germination in Arabidopsis under salt stress, suggesting new mechanisms for stress adaptation.

Arabidopsis ABCG21 is an ABA efflux transporter involved in seed germination under salt stress

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Arabidopsis ABCG21 is an ABA efflux transporter involved in seed germination under salt stress

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