May be involved in abiotic stress response through abscisic acid-dependent signaling. Expressed in roots, leaf blades, leaf sheaths, stems, spikelets and embryos. Induced by heat shock (PubMed:24459431). Induced by drought, cold and salt stresses (PubMed:24459431, PubMed:26505346). Induced by abscisic acid (ABA) (PubMed:24459431, PubMed:26505346).