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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.
TN8743 Number of capsules harvested: 2
Seed Assay Number:
7969
Packet Code Number:
1A07969EH
Harvest date:
04/21/2018
Received as:
Dry capsule
Date Received:
10/15/2018
Number of Capsules Combined:
2
Comments:
Packet received was a folded envelope.
Capsules had split and their contents have made contact with the exteriors.
Seed is off-white to the naked eye, and somewhat fluffy. Large seeds are oar shaped, irregularly curved, and have large sized teardrop-shaped yellowish-green embryos at the junction of the narrow and broad part which are 1/5 the length of the seed.
Seeds that appeared to have
good embryos, by count:
