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:		8406
Packet Code Number:		1A08406NM
Received as:		Dry capsule
Date Received:		09/08/2020
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Packet received was an envelope. Capsule has split and has moldy areas. See photos. Seed is off-white to the naked eye, and fluffy. Medium sized seeds are windsock shaped, sometimes curved, and have no embryos.
Dark enclosures in the seed are trapped air bubbles. Photographed with transmitted light. Scale    1 mm or 0.040 inches   Photo by Phyllis Meyers Bright enclosures in the seed are trapped air bubbles. Photographed with reflected light. Scale    1 mm or 0.040 inches   Photo by Phyllis Meyers
Additional Photos     Packet 9/15/2020 Packet 9/15/2020 Packet 9/15/2020