Transcript accumulation of GhC6 in seed was higher until 48 h (L1) and 24 h (Adj) before being down-regulated or dropped down to basal level. The LEA gene (GhC39) was highly
upregulated in seed in comparison to the pericarp. LEA proteins were shown to be regulated under multiple stresses such as desiccation, cold, and high salinity [42] and their transgenic manipulation has resulted in higher water and salt stress tolerance in rice [43].