This document discusses the effect of chilling stress on the genomics of plants. It notes that chilling stress can affect plant growth at the transcriptional and post-transcriptional levels by degrading DNA and RNA. Low temperatures can also lead to low oxygen levels, affecting plant metabolism and crop yields. Certain plants that grow in cooler regions have adaptations that allow them to survive temperatures below freezing. Chilling sensitivity is also related to the breakdown of membrane lipids. The document also discusses effects on rice, bacterial roles in plant life, and future prospects if plants are given proper temperature conditions.