Abstract: Low temperature is a key limiting factor for growth,development and distribution of plant species. From eco-physiological point of view,the responses of plant morphological characteristics,biochemical matters,and photosynthetic process to low temperature were reviewed. The relationships between the adaptation capacity of plant to low temperature,cold resistance,and environmental factors including light,water and temperature were also reviewed respectively. Key points for the future research on plant cold resistance were suggested at the end of this paper.

Key words: Plant, Plant, Low temperature, Response, Cold resistance, Environment