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:		5085
Packet Code Number:		1A05085LF
Harvest date:		03/15/2008
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		03/20/2008
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Packet received was a folded envelope. Seed appears clean and debris-free. Seed is off-white to the naked eye, and lightweight and easily becomes airborne. Only a small quantity of seed was received. Medium sized seeds are long and very thin, sometimes curved, and have small sized elongated very pale embryos centrally located which are 1/8 the length of the seed when present.
Seeds that appeared to have good embryos, by count:		17%
Photographed with transmitted light. Scale    1 mm or 0.040 inches   Photo by Lacey Powell Photographed with reflected light. Scale    1 mm or 0.040 inches   Photo by Lacey Powell