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.
TN4148 Number of capsules harvested: 1
Seed Assay Number:
2591
Packet Code Number:
1A02591DD
Received as:
Dry capsule
Date Received:
11/09/2003
Number of Capsules Combined:
1
Comments:
Packet received was a folded envelope.
Seed has bits of capsule debris mixed in.
Capsule had split and its contents have made contact with its exterior.
Seed is light yellow to the naked eye, and lightweight and easily becomes airborne. Moderately small seeds are short balloons, with one pointed end, and have moderately small sized egg-shaped yellow embryos centrally located which are 1/5 the length of the seed.
Seeds that appeared to have
good embryos, by count: