Transcription regulator that plays a central role in embryo development. Required for the maintenance of suspensor morphology, specification of cotyledon identity, progression through the maturation phase and suppression of premature germination. Ectopic expression is sufficient to promote somatic embryogenesis. Expressed during embryo development. Pigmented seeds. Distorted seedlings with elongated hypocotyl and curled cotyledons. Presence of trichomes and accumulation of anthocyanins on cotyledons. Unusual pattern of storage product accumulation in seedlings. Extended C-terminus.