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:		8503
Packet Code Number:		1A08503JT
Harvest date:		03/23/2021
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		03/29/2021
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Packet received was a small envelope. Seed has a small amount of dark debris mixed in. Seed is golden brown to the naked eye, and free flowing. Medium sized seeds are long, irregularly curved, and have large sized elongated brownish-yellow embryos centrally located which are 1/3 the length of the seed.
Seeds that appeared to have good embryos, by count:		86%
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