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:		6116
Packet Code Number:		1A06116XO
Harvest date:		02/07/2011
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		02/10/2011
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Packet received was a folded coffee filter. Seed appears clean and debris-free. Seed is dark brown to the naked eye, and free flowing. Medium sized seeds are long and thin, have one blunt end, and have medium sized elongated pale embryos centrally located which are 1/4 the length of the seed. Seeds with bad or no embryos are much smaller.
Seeds that appeared to have good embryos, by count:		29%
Estimated percent good, by volume:		50%
Photographed with transmitted light. Scale    1 mm or 0.040 inches   Photo by Amber Kost Photographed with reflected light. Scale    1 mm or 0.040 inches   Photo by Amber Kost