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:		8277
Packet Code Number:		1A08277SL
Harvest date:		04/12/2020
Received as:		Green capsule
Date Received:		04/15/2020
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Packet received was a moist folded piece of lined paper in a plastic bag. Capsule had split and its contents have made contact with its exterior. Seed is pinkish tan to the naked eye, and free flowing. Small seeds are windsock shaped, sometimes curved, and have medium sized elongated pale embryos which completely fill the seed.
Seeds that appeared to have good embryos, by count:		92%
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:		8278
Packet Code Number:		1A08278SK
Harvest date:		04/12/2020
Received as:		Green capsule
Date Received:		04/15/2020
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Packet received was a moist folded piece of lined paper in a plastic bag. Capsule appears clean and intact. Seed is pinkish tan to the naked eye, and free flowing. Small seeds are windsock shaped, sometimes curved, and have medium sized elongated brown embryos which completely fill the seed.
Seeds that appeared to have good embryos, by count:		90%
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