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:		4473
Packet Code Number:		1A04473IT
Harvest date:		09/25/2006
Received as:		Dry capsule
Date Received:		10/14/2006
Number of Capsules Combined:		6
Comments:		Packet received was folded wax paper. Capsule had split and its contents have made contact with its exterior. Seed is medium brown to the naked eye, and fluffy. Small seeds are irregularly shaped, and have small sized round pale yellow embryos centrally located which are 1/3 the length of the seed when present.
Seeds that appeared to have good embryos, by count:		83%
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