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.
TN4245 Number of capsules harvested: 1
Seed Assay Number:
3007
Packet Code Number:
1A03007ND
Harvest date:
06/06/2004
Received as:
Dry seed
Date Received:
07/01/2004
Number of Capsules Combined:
1
Comments:
Packet received was a folded coffee filter.
Seed has dark debris mixed in.
Seed is medium tan to the naked eye, and lightweight and easily becomes airborne. Small seeds are short-rice shaped, straight, and have tiny sized oval brownish-yellow embryos centrally located which are 3/4 the length of the seed.
Seeds that appeared to have
good embryos, by count:
