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.
TN5446 Number of capsules harvested: 2
Seed Assay Number:
4278
Packet Code Number:
1A04278QG
Harvest date:
06/26/2006
Received as:
Dry seed
Date Received:
06/29/2006
Number of Capsules Combined:
1
Comments:
Packet received was a folded coffee filter.
Seed has bits of capsule debris mixed in, it was sifted to remove.
Seed is yellow to the naked eye, and somewhat clumpy. Only a small quantity of seed was received. Moderately small seeds are long and thin, straight, and have no embryos.
Photographed with transmitted light.
Scale1 mm or 0.040 inches Photo by Todd Durboraw
Seed Assay Number:
4584
Packet Code Number:
1A04584EM
Harvest date:
12/24/2006
Received as:
Dry seed
Date Received:
12/28/2006
Number of Capsules Combined:
1
Comments:
Packet received was a folded coffee filter.
Seed has bits of capsule debris mixed in, it was sifted to remove.
Seed is yellowish tan to the naked eye, and somewhat fluffy. Only a small quantity of seed was received, so no sample was taken in order to conserve it.
Photo is of dry seed in the packet.
Photographed with reflected light.
Scale1 mm or 0.040 inches Photo by Arielle Franklin