Late embryogenesis abundant (LEA) protein interacting with non-reducing sugars and phospholipids. In seeds, expressed in the embryonic axis and in the cotyledons. Not detected in leaves, stems or roots. Expressed during seed development, from 70 days after fertilization (daf) until full maturation and drying at 105 daf. Decreases rapidly after imbibition. Down-regulated by drought in 30 days after fertilization seeds. Not regulated by drought in leaves, cotyledons, hypocotyls and roots. Belongs to the 'natively unfolded proteins'. The drying rate significantly affected the structure of the protein. Belongs to the small hydrophilic plant seed protein family.