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.
TN7481 Number of capsules harvested: 1
Seed Assay Number:
6550
Packet Code Number:
1A06550GW
Harvest date:
08/20/2012
Received as:
Dry seed
Date Received:
08/25/2012
Number of Capsules Combined:
1
Comments:
Seed appears clean and debris-free.
Seed is salt & pepper colored to the naked eye, and somewhat fluffy. Medium sized seeds are windsock shaped, slightly pointed ends, and have medium sized oval dense embryos centrally located which are 1/4 the length of the seed.
Seeds that appeared to have
good embryos, by count: