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.

Seed Assay Number:		4608
Packet Code Number:		1A04608DO
Harvest date:		01/06/2007
Received as:		Dry capsule
Date Received:		01/12/2007
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Packet received was a folded piece of printer paper. Capsule had split and its contents have made contact with its exterior. Seed is medium brown to the naked eye, and free flowing. Large seeds are irregularly shaped, sometimes curved, and have medium sized oval brownish-yellow embryos centrally located which are 1/3 the length of the seed when present. Seeds with bad or no embryos are much smaller.
Seeds that appeared to have good embryos, by count:		33%
Photographed with transmitted light. Scale    1 mm or 0.040 inches   Photo by Arielle Franklin Photographed with reflected light. Scale    1 mm or 0.040 inches   Photo by Arielle Franklin