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:		2730
Packet Code Number:		1A02730XU
Harvest date:		02/15/2004
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		02/23/2004
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Packet received was a folded piece of printer paper that was completely wrapped in tape. Please note that airtight packaging can contribute to contamination of seed and should be avoided. Seed appears clean and debris-free. Seed is yellow to the naked eye, and somewhat clumpy. Only a small quantity of seed was received. Medium sized seeds are irregularly shaped, sometimes curved, and have medium sized irregularly-shaped, extremely pale, possibly not fully developed embryos centrally located which are 1/4 the length of the seed when present. The "good" count assumes the embryos are viable though this might not be the case because of their low density.
Seeds that appeared to have good embryos, by count:		21%
Photographed with transmitted light. Scale    1 mm or 0.040 inches   Photo by Lacey Powell