Transcriptional activator that binds specifically to the DNA sequence 5'-[AG]CCGAC-3'. Binding to the C-repeat/DRE element mediates high salinity- and dehydration-inducible transcription. Mostly expressed in developing seeds and apices. By calcium ion, methyl-jasmonate (MeJA), cold, drought, and high salinity stress. Belongs to the AP2/ERF transcription factor family. ERF subfamily.