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.
TN6267 Number of capsules harvested: 1
Seed Assay Number:
5035
Packet Code Number:
1A05035ND
Harvest date:
12/07/2007
Received as:
Dry seed
Date Received:
01/24/2008
Number of Capsules Combined:
1
Comments:
Packet received was a folded coffee filter which was in a plastic bag.
Seed has dark debris mixed in.
Seed is yellow to the naked eye, and somewhat fluffy. Medium sized seeds are long, irregularly curved, and have medium sized elongated pale embryos centrally located which are 1/2 the length of the seed when present.
Seeds that appeared to have
good embryos, by count:
