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:		8911
Packet Code Number:		1A08911UB
Harvest date:		08/20/2023
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		10/28/2023
Number of Capsules Combined:		5
Comments:		Packet received was a folded coffee filter. Seed has dark debris mixed in. Seed is tan to the naked eye, and coarse. Large seeds are balloons, and have medium sized teardrop-shaped brownish-yellow embryos centrally located which are 1/5 the length of the seed.
Seeds that appeared to have good embryos, by count:		68%
Photographed with transmitted light. Scale    1 mm or 0.040 inches   Photo by Phyllis Meyers Photographed with reflected light. Scale    1 mm or 0.040 inches   Photo by Phyllis Meyers