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:		8232
Packet Code Number:		1A08232UE
Received as:		Dry capsule
Date Received:		11/07/2019
Number of Capsules Combined:		12
Comments:		Packet received was folded wax paper. Capsules mostly appear intact but are small. Removed lower (and largest) 7 from stem. Seed is light brown to the naked eye, and free flowing. Medium sized seeds are windsock shaped, irregularly curved, and have medium sized irregularly-shaped brown embryos centrally located which are 1/2 the length of the seed.
Seeds that appeared to have good embryos, by count:		52%
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:		8235
Packet Code Number:		1A08235UB
Received as:		Dry capsule
Date Received:		11/07/2019
Number of Capsules Combined:		10
Comments:		Seed was packaged in a brown paper bag. Capsules had split and their contents have made contact with the exteriors. Seed is light brown to the naked eye, and free flowing. Medium sized seeds are windsock shaped, irregularly curved, and have medium sized elongated brown embryos centrally located which nearly fill the seed.
Seeds that appeared to have good embryos, by count:		84%
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