Name: greene Savannah, GA (Sunset 28) (Zone 8b) I have no use for internet bullies!
The only part I understood is that it has something to do with helping the seed take up water. The abstract provides some key words that can be used to do more searches. (Maybe I should have gone to college!)
Sunset Zone 28, AHS Heat Zone 9, USDA zone 8b~"Leaf of Faith"