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:		730
Packet Code Number:		1A0730WS
Harvest date:		01/17/2001
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		01/23/2001
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Seed is golden brown to the naked eye, and somewhat fluffy. Moderately large seeds are long, somewhat curved, and have moderately large sized elongated brown embryos centrally located which are 3/4 the length of the seed when present.
Seeds that appeared to have good embryos, by count:		24%
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:		743
Packet Code Number:		1A0743WF
Harvest date:		01/23/2001
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		01/26/2001
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Seed is off-white and brown to the naked eye, and very clumpy. Only a small quantity of seed was received. Moderately large seeds are long and thin, somewhat curved, and have moderately large sized elongated brown embryos centrally located which are 3/4 the length of the seed when present.
Seeds that appeared to have good embryos, by count:		5%
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