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:		8886
Packet Code Number:		1A08886VA
Harvest date:		10/09/2023
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		10/09/2023
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Packet received was a folded coffee filter. Seed has dark debris mixed in. Seed is pale yellow to the naked eye, and free flowing. Medium sized seeds are windsock shaped, somewhat curved, and have medium sized elongated pale embryos centrally located which are 3/4 the length of the seed.
Seeds that appeared to have good embryos, by count:		88%
Photographed with transmitted light. Scale    1 mm or 0.040 inches   Photo by Drew Schoening Photographed with reflected light. Scale    1 mm or 0.040 inches   Photo by Drew Schoening
Additional Photos     Capsule 1/11/2024
Seed Assay Number:		8887
Packet Code Number:		1A08887UZ
Harvest date:		10/09/2023
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		10/09/2023
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Packet received was a folded coffee filter. Seed has dark debris mixed in. Seed is pale yellow to the naked eye, and free flowing. Medium sized seeds are windsock shaped, somewhat curved, and have medium sized elongated pale embryos centrally located which are 3/4 the length of the seed.
Seeds that appeared to have good embryos, by count:		70%
Photographed with transmitted light. Scale    1 mm or 0.040 inches   Photo by Drew Schoening Photographed with reflected light. Scale    1 mm or 0.040 inches   Photo by Drew Schoening
Additional Photos     Capsule 1/11/2024