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:		752
Packet Code Number:		1A0752VW
Harvest date:		01/14/2001
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		03/27/2001
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Seed is yellowish white to the naked eye, individual seeds actually visible. Very large oar shaped seeds are very thin to one side of the embryo, very broad to the other. Note that the photograph is of a different scale than most.
Seeds that appeared to have good embryos, by count:		97%
Photographed with transmitted light. Scale    1 mm or 0.040 inches   Photo by Troy Meyers