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.
TN5381 Number of capsules harvested: 1
Seed Assay Number:
3998
Packet Code Number:
1A03998BA
Harvest date:
12/11/2005
Received as:
Dry seed
Date Received:
12/16/2005
Number of Capsules Combined:
1
Comments:
Packet received was a folded envelope.
Seed has bits of capsule debris mixed in, it was sifted to remove.
Seed is yellow to the naked eye, and lightweight and easily becomes airborne. Moderately large seeds are airbags, and have small sized teardrop-shaped yellow embryos centrally located which are 1/5 the length of the seed.
Seeds that appeared to have
good embryos, by count:
