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:		8818
Packet Code Number:		1A08818XQ
Harvest date:		04/28/2023
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		05/18/2023
Number of Capsules Combined:		3
Comments:		Packet received was a folded coffee filter. Seed has dark debris mixed in. Seed is yellow to the naked eye, and somewhat clumpy. Only a small quantity of seed was received. Medium sized seeds are windsock shaped, irregularly curved, and have small sized irregularly-shaped green embryos centrally located which are 1/6 the length of the seed.
Seeds that appeared to have good embryos, by count:		52%
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