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:		8424
Packet Code Number:		1A08424MU
Received as:		Dry capsule
Date Received:		10/10/2020
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. Seed is off-white to the naked eye, and free flowing. Medium sized seeds are windsock shaped, have hooked ends, and have medium sized elongated pale embryos toward the pointed end which are 3/4 the length of the seed.
Seeds that appeared to have good embryos, by count:		23%
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     Packet 10/10/2020
Seed Assay Number:		8440
Packet Code Number:		1A08440ME
Received as:		Dry capsule
Date Received:		11/27/2020
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. Seed is light yellow to the naked eye, and free flowing. Medium sized seeds are windsock shaped, have hooked ends, and have medium sized elongated brownish-yellow embryos toward the pointed end which are 2/3 the length of the seed.
Seeds that appeared to have good embryos, by count:		61%
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     Packet 12/1/2020