Transcription factor that possesses transactivation activity (PubMed:16924117, PubMed:20632034). Transcription activator involved in response to abiotic stresses. Plays a positive role during dehydration and salt stress. Binds specifically to the 5'-CATGTG-3' motif found in promoters of stress-responsive genes (PubMed:16924117). Forms homodimer (PubMed:21337010). Interacts with NAC071 (PubMed:20632034). Expressed in roots and stamens. Induced by drought stress, salt stress and cold stress (PubMed:16924117, PubMed:20632034). Induced by abscisic acid (ABA) (PubMed:16924117). Induced by methyl jasmonate (PubMed:20632034). The NAC domain includes a DNA binding domain and a dimerization domain. Plants overexpressing NAC002 exhibit improved tolerance to drought and salt stresses.