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.
TN7698 Number of capsules harvested: 1
Seed Assay Number:
6797
Packet Code Number:
1A06797XJ
Harvest date:
07/02/2013
Received as:
Dry seed
Date Received:
07/09/2013
Number of Capsules Combined:
1
Comments:
Packet received was folded wax paper.
Seed has dark debris mixed in.
Seed is off-white to the naked eye, and lightweight and easily becomes airborne. Medium sized seeds are windsock shaped, irregularly curved, and have medium sized elongated greenish-yellow embryos centrally located which are 1/3 the length of the seed.
Seeds that appeared to have
good embryos, by count:
