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:		8923
Packet Code Number:		1A08923TP
Harvest date:		10/22/2023
Received as:		Dry capsule
Date Received:		11/13/2023
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Packet received was a folded coffee filter. Capsules had split and their contents have made contact with the exteriors, material sifted to remove debris. Seed is very dark brown to the naked eye, and free flowing. Only a small quantity of seed was received, so no sample was taken in order to conserve it. Small seeds are windsock shaped, somewhat curved, and have small sized egg-shaped brown embryos centrally located which are 2/3 the length of the seed.
Photo is of dry seed in the packet. Photographed with transmitted light. Scale    1 mm or 0.040 inches   Photo by Drew Schoening Photo is of dry seed in the packet. Photographed with reflected light. Scale    1 mm or 0.040 inches   Photo by Drew Schoening