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.
TN7382 Number of capsules harvested: 1
Seed Assay Number:
6420
Packet Code Number:
1A06420LW
Harvest date:
04/15/2011
Received as:
Dry seed
Date Received:
04/25/2012
Number of Capsules Combined:
1
Comments:
Packet received was a folded coffee filter.
Seed has dark debris mixed in.
Seed is golden tan to the naked eye, and somewhat fluffy. Medium sized seeds are windsock shaped, sometimes curved, and have medium sized oval brownish-yellow embryos centrally located which are 1/3 the length of the seed.
Seeds that appeared to have
good embryos, by count:
