Incoming seed is examined to determine embryo count to help decide how much seed should be sown, and/or which capsule would be the best to sow. Permanent sample slides are also prepared. Each separate package of seed is examined because these are generally from separate capsules, which is what we request from our donors.
TN1938 Number of capsules harvested: 2
Seed Assay Number:
492
Packet Code Number:
1A0492FW
Received as:
Dry capsule
Date Received:
07/31/2000
Number of Capsules Combined:
1
Comments:
Seed is much lighter than the other capsule's to the naked eye. No embryos are present.
Seeds that appeared to have
good embryos, by count:
0%
Photographed with transmitted light.
Scale1 mm or 0.040 inches Photo by Troy Meyers
Seed Assay Number:
554
Packet Code Number:
1A0554DM
Received as:
Dry capsule
Date Received:
09/01/2000
Number of Capsules Combined:
1
Comments:
Seed is golden brown to the naked eye. Seeds are small, windsock shaped, usually curved and have embryos about 1/2 the length of the seed when present.
Seeds that appeared to have
good embryos, by count:
