Abstract Abstract ANT (AINTEGUMENTA) gene family is a plant-specific transcription factor, which contain two highly conserved AP2 domain. However, the other regions of amino acid sequences were changeable. It is found that ANT genes, belonging to AP2/EREBP(APETALA2/ethylene-responsive element binding proteins)family transcription factors, are involved in the control of organ growth and development and responses to various external environment stressesin plant. This review focused on ANT protein, genetic characteristics, biological function and regulation mechanisms which to provide some references and inspiration for further research of plant ANT like transcription factor.
