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.
TN9491 Number of capsules harvested: 1
Seed Assay Number:
8880
Packet Code Number:
1A08880VG
Harvest date:
09/01/2023
Received as:
Dry capsule
Date Received:
09/05/2023
Number of Capsules Combined:
1
Comments:
Packet received was folded paper towel.
Capsule had split and its contents have made contact with its exterior.
Seed is white to the naked eye, and free flowing. Medium sized seeds are windsock shaped, irregularly curved, and have medium sized elongated very pale embryos toward the pointed end which are 1/3 the length of the seed when present.
Seeds that appeared to have
good embryos, by count: