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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.
TN2871 Number of capsules harvested: 2
Seed Assay Number:
1361
Packet Code Number:
1A01361YL
Harvest date:
10/02/2001
Received as:
Dry capsule
Date Received:
11/26/2001
Number of Capsules Combined:
2
Comments:
Dry capsules were 6 cm in length, and probably quite plump when green. Dried placental mat was reddish and wiry. Seed is a mix of light tan and white to the naked eye, and somewhat fluffy. Medium sized seeds are balloons, irregularly curved, and have moderately small sized teardrop-shaped embryos centrally located. The shape of the seed suggests something in the Stanhopeinae, though the placental mat seems unusual for this.
Seeds that appeared to have
good embryos, by count:
