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.
TN6391 Number of capsules harvested: 2
Seed Assay Number:
5189
Packet Code Number:
1A05189HF
Harvest date:
05/25/2008
Received as:
Dry seed
Date Received:
06/30/2008
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 pale yellow to the naked eye, and lightweight and easily becomes airborne. Only a small quantity of seed was received. Moderately small seeds are long, straight, and have no embryos.
Dark enclosures in the seed are trapped air bubbles.
Photographed with transmitted light.
Scale1 mm or 0.040 inches Photo by Lacey Powell
Photographed with reflected light.
Scale1 mm or 0.040 inches Photo by Lacey Powell
Seed Assay Number:
5190
Packet Code Number:
1A05190HE
Harvest date:
05/25/2008
Received as:
Dry seed
Date Received:
06/30/2008
Number of Capsules Combined:
1
Comments:
Packet received was a folded coffee filter.
Seed has bits of capsule debris mixed in.
Seed is off-white to the naked eye, and lightweight and easily becomes airborne. Seed appears to be similar to that in assay 5189.