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.
TN7376 Number of capsules harvested: 2
Seed Assay Number:
6413
Packet Code Number:
1A06413MD
Harvest date:
04/14/2012
Received as:
Dry seed
Date Received:
05/16/2012
Number of Capsules Combined:
2
Comments:
Packet received was a folded piece of white paper.
Capsule had split and its contents have made contact with its exterior.
Seed is off-white to the naked eye, and lightweight and easily becomes airborne. Moderately large seeds are airbags, irregularly curved, and have small sized irregularly-shaped pale embryos centrally located which are 1/20 the length of the seed.
Seeds that appeared to have
good embryos, by count:
