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:		3907
Packet Code Number:		1A03907EN
Harvest date:		09/01/2005
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		09/23/2005
Number of Capsules Combined:		5
Comments:		Packet received was a folded envelope. Seed has bits of capsule debris mixed in, it was sifted to remove. Seed is dark brown to the naked eye, and somewhat clumpy. Moderately small seeds are long and thin, straight, and have small sized elongated brown embryos centrally located which are 1/2 the length of the seed when present.
Seeds that appeared to have good embryos, by count:		89%
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