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:		3112
Packet Code Number:		1A03112JC
Harvest date:		03/29/2004
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		08/13/2004
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Packet received was a folded piece of printer paper. Seed appears clean and debris-free. Seed is yellowish tan to the naked eye, and coarse. Medium sized seeds are long and thin, sometimes curved, and have medium sized elongated brownish-yellow embryos centrally located which are 2/3 the length of the seed.
Seeds that appeared to have good embryos, by count:		71%
Photographed with transmitted light. Scale    1 mm or 0.040 inches   Photo by Todd Durboraw Photographed with reflected light. Scale    1 mm or 0.040 inches   Photo by Todd Durboraw