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.
TN4140 Number of capsules harvested: 1
Seed Assay Number:
2572
Packet Code Number:
1A02572DW
Harvest date:
10/01/2003
Received as:
Green capsule
Date Received:
10/24/2003
Number of Capsules Combined:
1
Comments:
Packet received was a plastic bag. Capsule had rot developing on the column end.
Seed appears clean and debris-free.
Seed is light yellow to the naked eye, free flowing, lightweight and easily becomes airborne. Moderately large seeds are airbags, have one blunt end, and have medium sized teardrop-shaped yellow embryos centrally located which are 1/3 the length of the seed.
Seeds that appeared to have
good embryos, by count:
