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:		8196
Packet Code Number:		1A08196VO
Harvest date:		10/24/2019
Received as:		Dry capsule
Date Received:		10/31/2019
Number of Capsules Combined:		3
Comments:		Packet received was a folded coffee filter. Capsules had split and their contents have made contact with the exteriors. Seed is tan to the naked eye, and somewhat fluffy. Medium sized seeds are windsock shaped, irregularly curved, and have medium sized elongated brownish-yellow embryos toward the pointed end which are 1/2 the length of the seed.
Seeds that appeared to have good embryos, by count:		68%
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
Seed Assay Number:		8197
Packet Code Number:		1A08197VN
Harvest date:		10/24/2019
Received as:		Dry capsule
Date Received:		10/31/2019
Number of Capsules Combined:		3
Comments:		Packet received was a folded coffee filter. Capsules have spoiled areas. Seed is tan to the naked eye, and somewhat fluffy. Medium sized seeds are windsock shaped, irregularly curved, and have medium sized elongated brownish-yellow embryos toward the pointed end which are 2/3 the length of the seed.
Seeds that appeared to have good embryos, by count:		56%
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