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:		4548
Packet Code Number:		1A04548FW
Harvest date:		11/13/2006
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		11/20/2006
Number of Capsules Combined:		3
Comments:		Packet received was a folded piece of printer paper. Seed has bits of capsule debris mixed in, it was sifted to remove. Seed is reddish brown to the naked eye, and free flowing. Tiny seeds are short, and have tiny sized oval brownish-yellow embryos centrally located which completely fill the seed.
Seeds that appeared to have good embryos, by count:		80%
Photographed with transmitted light. Scale    1 mm or 0.040 inches   Photo by Arielle Franklin Photographed with reflected light. Scale    1 mm or 0.040 inches   Photo by Arielle Franklin