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:		2742
Packet Code Number:		1A02742XI
Harvest date:		02/26/2004
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		03/04/2004
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Packet received was a folded coffee filter. Seed appears clean and debris-free. Seed is medium tan to the naked eye, and free flowing and coarse. Only a small quantity of seed was received. Moderately large seeds are windsock shaped, sometimes curved, and have medium sized oval brownish-yellow embryos centrally located which are 1/4 the length of the seed.
Seeds that appeared to have good embryos, by count:		96%
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