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:		8359
Packet Code Number:		1A08359PH
Harvest date:		?
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		08/19/2020
Number of Capsules Combined:		4
Comments:		Packet received was a folded coffee filter. Seed appears clean and debris-free. Seed is golden tan to the naked eye, and free flowing. Medium sized seeds are windsock shaped, have hooked ends, and have medium sized oval brownish-yellow embryos toward the pointed end which nearly fill the seed.
Seeds that appeared to have good embryos, by count:		82%
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