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:		8491
Packet Code Number:		1A08491KF
Harvest date:		01/16/2021
Received as:		Dry capsule
Date Received:		03/02/2021
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Packet received was a plastic bag. Capsule has spoiled areas and split. Seed made contact with capsule exterior. Seed is pale yellow to the naked eye, and somewhat fluffy. Moderately large seeds are windsock shaped, have hooked ends, and have moderately large sized round yellowish-green embryos centrally located which are 1/8 the length of the seed.
Seeds that appeared to have good embryos, by count:		57%
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 3/5/2021 Capsule 3/5/2021 Capsule 3/5/2021