What Does ABRE Stand For?

ABRE stands for Abscisic Acid Responsive Element

ABRE, or Abscisic Acid Responsive Element, is a regulatory DNA sequence that plays a crucial role in the response of plants to abscisic acid, a key plant hormone involved in stress responses, particularly drought tolerance. ABRE sequences are typically found in the promoter regions of stress-responsive genes, facilitating the transcriptional regulation of these genes in response to abscisic acid signaling pathways. This adaptive mechanism enhances plant resilience to environmental stresses and contributes to overall plant survival and growth.