Plant-derived compounds to boost soybean oil quality and stress resistance by modulating Heme Oxygenase-1 protein : A novel technique for ensuring food security

There is substantial evidence that drought is one of the most significant abiotic influences on agricultural productivity worldwide. Yet, the production of soybeans, a key agricultural plant, is largely reliant on enough precipitation or availability of water to flourish. This crop is vital to the worldwide food supply and nutritional security. It is sometimes referred to as the “gold of the ground” It is a multipurpose crop that may be consumed by both human and animals. Soybeans are a vital element in a variety of dishes. Plant breeding may increase the quality of protein and oil and lower the quantity of hazardous toxins. The response of soybean to drought stress has been studied by a vast number of scientists. Changes in osmotic levels, plant growth, and yield reductions are some of the consequences. Taxol, an essential oil-derived compound found in Taxus brevifolia that binds substantially to the Heme Oxygenase-1 protein in soybean with a binding score of -9.67 kcal/mol, aims to make soybean more resistant to drought revealed through in silico simulation studies. This research illustrates the significance of this plant's remarkable tolerance to moisture stress throughout growth. Our study suggests that Taxol is one of the most effective ligands that can increase the stress tolerance of this oil seed crop and enhance the productivity in soybean, with major implications for agri-food systems.