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:		509
Packet Code Number:		1A0509FF
Harvest date:		08/02/2000
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		08/07/2000
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Packet received was a folded coffee filter. Seed has bits of capsule debris mixed in. Seed is light yellow to the naked eye, and free flowing. Only a small quantity of seed was received. Tiny seeds are short, straight, and have tiny sized elongated pale yellow embryos centrally located which are 2/3 the length of the seed when present.
Seeds that appeared to have good embryos, by count:		73%
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:		518
Packet Code Number:		1A0518EW
Harvest date:		08/02/2000
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		08/07/2000
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Packet received was a folded coffee filter. Seed has bits of capsule debris mixed in. Seed is light yellow to the naked eye, and free flowing. Only a small quantity of seed was received, so no sample was taken, but appears to be similar to that in assay 509.
Seed Assay Number:		528
Packet Code Number:		1A0528EM
Harvest date:		08/10/2000
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		08/16/2000
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Packet received was a folded coffee filter. Seed has bits of capsule debris mixed in. Seed is light yellow to the naked eye, and free flowing. Only a small quantity of seed was received, so no sample was taken, but appears to be similar to that in assay 509.