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.
TN9118 Number of capsules harvested: 1
Seed Assay Number:
8422
Packet Code Number:
1A08422MW
Received as:
Dry capsule
Date Received:
10/05/2020
Number of Capsules Combined:
1
Comments:
Packet received was a folded coffee filter.
Capsule had split and its contents have made contact with its exterior.
Seed is off-white to the naked eye, and somewhat clumpy. Medium sized seeds are long and thin, irregularly curved, and have medium sized elongated pale embryos centrally located which are 1/4 the length of the seed when present.
Seeds that appeared to have
good embryos, by count:
