ARAG1, an ABA-responsive DREB gene, plays a role in seed germination and drou…

Background and Aims DREB proteins are involved mainly in plant responses to abiotic stresses such as cold, drought or high salinity as well as ABA signalling. However, the function of most rice DREB genes and the underlying molecular mechanisms controlling these responses remains elusive. In this study, ARAG1, a rice DREB gene, was functionally analysed. Methods Antisense and over-expressio…