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:		4862
Packet Code Number:		1A04862TU
Harvest date:		08/05/2007
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		08/10/2007
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Packet received was a folded piece of printer paper. Seed has dark debris mixed in. Seed is pale yellow to the naked eye, and somewhat fluffy. Small seeds are long, sometimes curved, and have small sized oval very pale embryos centrally located which are 2/3 the length of the seed.
Seeds that appeared to have good embryos, by count:		13%
Photographed with transmitted light. Scale    1 mm or 0.040 inches   Photo by Ken Shay Photographed with reflected light. Scale    1 mm or 0.040 inches   Photo by Ken Shay