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:		4716
Packet Code Number:		1A04716ZK
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		04/23/2007
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
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 yellow to the naked eye, and somewhat clumpy. Small seeds are short, sometimes curved, and have small sized elongated yellow embryos centrally located which completely fill the seed.
Seeds that appeared to have good embryos, by count:		84%
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