Mutations in krz have a broad lethal phase extending from late embryogenesis to the third larval instar.

Putrescine is made from arginine, which was present at low content at the late embryogenesis stage, when high content of citrulline was observed.

The gene encoding a group 3 late embryogenesis abundant (LEA) protein was cloned from callus of the drought-tolerant grass Pogonatherum paniceum.

To sequestrate or scavenge ionic species in desiccated cells is one of the putative functions of group 3 late embryogenesis abundant (G3LEA) proteins.

Group 3 late embryogenesis abundant (G3LEA) proteins have amino acid sequences with characteristic 11-mer motifs and are known to reduce aggregation of proteins during dehydration.