Isolated as a semidominant mutation defective in red -light responses. Encodes a nuclear localized bHLH protein that interacts with active PhyB protein. Negatively regulates phyB mediated red light responses. Involved in shade avoidance response. Protein abundance is negatively regulated by PhyB.Involved in the regulation of response to nutrient levels. Controls the resistance to B. cinerea in a COI1- and EIN2-dependent manner.