Abstract:Basic on transcriptome data, we cloned the full length cDNAs of transcription factors genes AmWRKY1like from A. mongolicum by PCR amplification, and their bioinformatic analysis and localization analysis were performed. These will contribute to study the biological functions of AmWRKY1like responding to drought stress in A. mongolicum. The results showed that: AmWRKY1like gene were successful cloned, and the open reading frame (ORF) was 1 182 bp and encoded 393 amino acids, and contains a typical conserved domain of WRKY transcription factors. AmWRKY1like gene was downregulated in leaves of A. mongolicum compared with CK under natural drought and 15% PEG6000 drought conditions via qRTPCR. Subcellular localization assay showed that AmWRKY1like was specifically expressed in the nucleus.