Transcription activator that binds to the promoter of the stress response gene LEA19. Involved in tolerance to abiotic stresses. Interacts with NAC048 and NAC002. Expressed in roots and embryo. Weakly expressed in callus. Induced by dehydration, salt stress, cold stress, abscisic acid (ABA) and methyl jasmonate. The NAC domain includes a DNA binding domain and a dimerization domain. Plants overexpressing NAC071 exhibit improved tolerance to salt stress.