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.
TN9258 Number of capsules harvested: 2
Seed Assay Number:
8599
Packet Code Number:
1A08599GB
Received as:
Dry capsule
Date Received:
11/27/2021
Number of Capsules Combined:
2
Comments:
Packet received was open wax paper envelope within a paper bag.
Capsules had split and their contents have made contact with the exteriors.
Seed is off-white to the naked eye, and free flowing. Moderately small seeds are windsock shaped, have hooked ends, and have small sized elongated pale embryos toward the pointed end which are 1/2 the length of the seed.
Seeds that appeared to have
good embryos, by count: