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:		2866
Packet Code Number:		1A02866SO
Harvest date:		04/10/2004
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		04/30/2004
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Packet received was a folded coffee filter. Seed appears clean and debris-free. Seed is pale yellow to the naked eye, and lightweight and easily becomes airborne. Large seeds are oar shaped, irregularly curved, and have moderately large sized teardrop-shaped yellow embryos at the junction of the narrow and broad part which are 1/5 the length of the seed.
Seeds that appeared to have good embryos, by count:		74%
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