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:		5354
Packet Code Number:		1A05354AW
Harvest date:		09/08/2008
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		09/20/2008
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Packet received was a folded napkin. Seed has bits of capsule debris mixed in. Seed is golden brown to the naked eye, and free flowing. Medium sized seeds are long, sometimes curved, and have medium sized elongated dense embryos centrally located which are 1/2 the length of the seed.
Seeds that appeared to have good embryos, by count:		91%
Photographed with transmitted light. Scale    1 mm or 0.040 inches   Photo by Lacey Powell Photographed with reflected light. Scale    1 mm or 0.040 inches   Photo by Lacey Powell