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E4 seed: stud or dud?
« on: July 23, 2018, 01:26:44 AM »
Pulled this out of an E4 tonight. I don’t think I’ve ever seen a mango seed so small. Is it viable or is it a dud or the equivalent of a cuke?






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Re: E4 seed: stud or dud?
« Reply #1 on: July 23, 2018, 01:41:59 AM »
I heard from a friend that 2 out of his 3  E-4 seeds were "almost seedless" like yours.
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Re: E4 seed: stud or dud?
« Reply #2 on: July 23, 2018, 02:00:41 AM »


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Re: E4 seed: stud or dud?
« Reply #3 on: July 23, 2018, 02:34:14 AM »
The one next to it is also E4. So sounds like it could happen but not sure yet if the tiny seed is viable.

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Re: E4 seed: stud or dud?
« Reply #4 on: July 23, 2018, 08:12:07 AM »
The atrophied seed is very likely not viable. The larger seed looks polyembryonic to me so you should take care with that one. Good luck with the seed.

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Re: E4 seed: stud or dud?
« Reply #5 on: July 27, 2018, 10:50:20 AM »
How can you tell by the look if it is polyembryonic? I saw it the mosaic like look of it? I have some seeds that look like that, some of which have segments that chipped or fell off pretty easily.

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Re: E4 seed: stud or dud?
« Reply #6 on: July 27, 2018, 11:21:16 AM »
Yes, the mosaic or atlas map look. A Monoembryonic seed usually has two segments of seed divided directly down the middle. Sometimes Monoembryonic seeds will have segments that are slightly deformed or the segments are offset, giving it the appearance that it is Polyembryonic when it’s actually Monoembryonic.

Aside from the mosaic pattern, I look for multiple root stubs which normally start pushing before the vegetative sprout. Simply remove the seed from the husk and wrap it in a slightly moist paper towel and leave it in a warm area of your house for several days until the root stub shows itself. It’s better to change out the moist paper towel every other day to avoid fungal issues.

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