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:		4727
Packet Code Number:		1A04727YZ
Harvest date:		04/15/2007
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		05/01/2007
Number of Capsules Combined:		3
Comments:		Packet received was a folded coffee filter. Seed appears clean and debris-free. Seed is light yellow to the naked eye, and somewhat fluffy. Medium sized seeds are airbags, and have small sized round pale green embryos centrally located which are 1/5 the length of the seed.
Seeds that appeared to have good embryos, by count:		100%
Dark enclosures in the seed are trapped air bubbles. Photographed with transmitted light. Scale    1 mm or 0.040 inches   Photo by Arielle Franklin Metallic-looking enclosures in the seed are trapped air bubbles. Photographed with reflected light. Scale    1 mm or 0.040 inches   Photo by Arielle Franklin