A novel protein, did not show high similarity to any protein of known function; reveals a novel genetic connection between lipid synthesis and embryo development. Expressed in all tissues examined including leaves, flowers, roots, stems, and siliques, but accumulation levels were not correlated with the degree to which different organs appeared affected by the mutation. Mutant plants showed alterations in the cuticular wax profiles and embryo development. The mRNA is cell-to-cell mobile.