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:		4645
Packet Code Number:		1A04645CD
Harvest date:		02/20/2007
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		02/23/2007
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 gray to the naked eye, and somewhat clumpy. Moderately small seeds are short, straight, and have small sized oval brown embryos centrally located which are 1/3 the length of the seed when present.
Seeds that appeared to have good embryos, by count:		57%
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