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:		8924
Packet Code Number:		1A08924TO
Harvest date:		10/22/2023
Received as:		Dry capsule
Date Received:		11/13/2023
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 fluffy. Only a small quantity of seed was received, so no sample was taken in order to conserve it. Dissimilar to previous collections, and yellow spheres are noted in the sample. Seed has no embryos.
Photo is of dry seed in the packet. Photographed with transmitted light. Scale    1 mm or 0.040 inches   Photo by Drew Schoening Photo is of dry seed in the packet. Photographed with reflected light. Scale    1 mm or 0.040 inches   Photo by Drew Schoening