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.
TN8056 Number of capsules harvested: 1
Seed Assay Number:
7216
Packet Code Number:
1A07216HG
Harvest date:
05/02/2015
Received as:
Dry seed
Date Received:
05/02/2015
Number of Capsules Combined:
1
Comments:
Packet received was a folded coffee filter.
Seed appears clean and debris-free.
Seed is pale yellow to the naked eye, and somewhat fluffy. Medium sized seeds are balloons, one pointed end, and have medium sized teardrop-shaped brownish-yellow embryos centrally located which are 1/2 the length of the seed.
Seeds that appeared to have
good embryos, by count: