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:		126
Packet Code Number:		1A0126TY
Harvest date:		02/14/2000
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		02/16/2000
Number of Capsules Combined:		2
Comments:		Seed is light tan to the naked eye, and somewhat fluffy. Only a small quantity of seed was received. Moderately large seeds are long and very thin, somewhat curved, and have small sized oval pale embryos centrally located which are 1/10 the length of the seed when present.
Seeds that appeared to have good embryos, by count:		33%
Photographed with transmitted light. Scale    1 mm or 0.040 inches   Photo by Lacey Powell Photographed with reflected light. Scale    1 mm or 0.040 inches   Photo by Lacey Powell
Seed Assay Number:		261
Packet Code Number:		1A0261OT
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		02/24/2000
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Seed is light tan to the naked eye, and somewhat fluffy. Only a small quantity of seed was received, so no sample was taken, but appears to be similar to that in assay 126.