Probable transcription factor that may be involved in responses to fungal pathogen infection and abiotic stresses. Highly expressed in roots and at lower levels in stems and leaves. Induced during incompatible interaction with the fungal pathogen Puccinia striiformis (Ref.1). Induced by abscisic acid (ABA), ethylene, cold stress, salt stress and wounding (Ref.1). Belongs to the bZIP family.