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:		7404
Packet Code Number:		1A07404AA
Harvest date:		09/19/2015
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		06/10/2016
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Packet received was a folded coffee filter. Seed appears clean and debris-free. Seed is off-white to the naked eye, and fluffy. Medium sized seeds are windsock shaped, irregularly curved, and have medium sized elongated very pale embryos centrally located which are 1/3 the length of the seed when present.
Seeds that appeared to have good embryos, by count:		8%
Photographed with transmitted light. Scale    1 mm or 0.040 inches   Photo by Phyllis Meyers Photographed with reflected light. Scale    1 mm or 0.040 inches   Photo by Phyllis Meyers