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.
TN9119 Number of capsules harvested: 1
Seed Assay Number:
8423
Packet Code Number:
1A08423MV
Received as:
Dry capsule
Date Received:
10/05/2020
Number of Capsules Combined:
1
Comments:
Packet received was a folded coffee filter.
Capsule has spoiled areas.
Seed is light brown to the naked eye, and somewhat clumpy. Moderately large seeds are windsock shaped, irregularly curved, and have moderately large sized elongated very pale embryos centrally located which are 1/2 the length of the seed.
Seeds that appeared to have
good embryos, by count: