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:		4667
Packet Code Number:		1A04667BH
Harvest date:		03/02/2007
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		03/19/2007
Number of Capsules Combined:		4
Comments:		Packet received was a piece of filter paper. Seed appears clean and debris-free. Seed is medium brown to the naked eye, and fluffy. Medium sized seeds are long and thin, and have tiny sized oval very pale embryos centrally located which are 1/10 the length of the seed when present.
Seeds that appeared to have good embryos, by count:		5%
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