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.
TN5401 Number of capsules harvested: 7
Seed Assay Number:
4024
Packet Code Number:
1A04024AA
Harvest date:
11/12/2005
Received as:
Dry capsule
Date Received:
11/17/2005
Number of Capsules Combined:
7
Comments:
Packet received was a folded envelope.
Capsules had split and their contents have made contact with their exteriors.
Seed is tannish yellow to the naked eye, and somewhat fluffy. Moderately large seeds are long and thin, and have medium sized elongated yellow embryos centrally located which are 1/4 the length of the seed.
Seeds that appeared to have
good embryos, by count:
