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.
TN9191 Number of capsules harvested: 7
Seed Assay Number:
8512
Packet Code Number:
1A08512JK
Harvest date:
04/07/2021
Received as:
Dry capsule
Date Received:
04/12/2021
Number of Capsules Combined:
7
Comments:
Packet received was folded and taped wax paper.
Capsules had split and their contents have made contact with the exteriors.
Seed is bright orange-yellow to the naked eye, and free flowing. Only a small quantity of seed was received. Small seeds are short-rice shaped, and have small sized elongated yellow embryos which completely fill the seed.
Seeds that appeared to have
good embryos, by count: