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:		7963
Packet Code Number:		1A07963EN
Harvest date:		09/15/2018
Received as:		Dry capsule
Date Received:		10/12/2018
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Packet received was a folded piece of white paper. Capsule had split and its contents have made contact with its exterior. Seed is white to the naked eye, and fluffy. Medium sized seeds are windsock shaped, irregularly curved, and have no embryos.
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