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:		6230
Packet Code Number:		1A06230TE
Harvest date:		08/23/2011
Received as:		Dry capsule
Date Received:		09/09/2011
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Packet received was a folded filter paper. Capsule had split and its contents have made contact with its exterior. Seed is white to the naked eye, and extremely fluffy. Only a small quantity of seed was received. Small seeds are long and thin, irregularly curved, and have no embryos. Because there may be a good seed or two in the entire batch, the seed was sown anyway.
Seeds that appeared to have good embryos, by count:		0%
Photographed with transmitted light. Scale    1 mm or 0.040 inches   Photo by Troy Meyers