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:		2597
Packet Code Number:		1A02597CX
Harvest date:		11/01/2003
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		11/12/2003
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Packet received was a folded coffee filter. Seed has bits of capsule debris mixed in. Seed is off-white and green to the naked eye, and free flowing. Only a small quantity of seed was received. Moderately large seeds are long, straight, and have moderately large sized elongated green embryos centrally located which are 1/2 the length of the seed when present.
Seeds that appeared to have good embryos, by count:		47%
Photographed with transmitted light. Scale    1 mm or 0.040 inches   Photo by Lacey Powell Photographed with reflected light. Scale    1 mm or 0.040 inches   Photo by Lacey Powell