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:		8304
Packet Code Number:		1A08304RK
Received as:		Dry capsule
Date Received:		05/21/2020
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Packet received was a folded coffee filter. Capsule had split and its contents have made contact with its exterior. Capsule molded. Seed is off-white to the naked eye, and somewhat fluffy. Only a small quantity of seed was received. Small seeds are windsock shaped, somewhat curved, and have small sized elongated pale embryos toward the pointed end which nearly fill the seed.
Seeds that appeared to have good embryos, by count:		69%
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
Additional Photos     Capsule 5/21/2020