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.
TN3656 Number of capsules harvested: 1
Seed Assay Number:
2064
Packet Code Number:
1A02064XK
Harvest date:
02/04/2003
Received as:
Dry seed
Date Received:
02/12/2003
Number of Capsules Combined:
1
Comments:
Seed is yellow to the naked eye, and lightweight and easily becomes airborne. Moderately large seeds are balloons, sometimes curved, and have medium sized teardrop-shaped embryos centrally located which are 1/5 the length of the seed.
Seeds that appeared to have
good embryos, by count:
