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:		491
Packet Code Number:		1A0491FX
Received as:		Dry capsule
Date Received:		07/31/2000
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Only a very small amount of seed received. Seed is pale yellow to the naked eye. Seeds are medium sized, long, curved, pointed on one end and blunt on the other, and and have embryos 1/2 the length of the seed when present. Bad seeds are thinner and take up less space.
Seeds that appeared to have good embryos, by count:		46%
Estimated percent good, by volume:		60%
Photographed with transmitted light. Scale    1 mm or 0.040 inches   Photo by Troy Meyers