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:		2395
Packet Code Number:		1A02395KR
Harvest date:		06/15/2003
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		07/14/2003
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Seed is dark brown to the naked eye, and free flowing. Moderately small seeds are short, irregularly curved, and have small sized irregularly-shaped yellow embryos centrally located which nearly fill the seed.
Seeds that appeared to have good embryos, by count:		90%
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