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:		649
Packet Code Number:		1A0649ZV
Harvest date:		10/20/2000
Received as:		Green capsule
Date Received:		10/26/2000
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Seeds show no clear evidence of having embryos. Some certainly are empty, others may be too immature to have embryos of any density. Photo is of pulp remaining from greenpodding process. Note: other capsule is being dried for dry seed process.
Photographed with reflected light. Scale    1 mm or 0.040 inches   Photo by Troy Meyers
Seed Assay Number:		653
Packet Code Number:		1A0653ZR
Harvest date:		10/20/2000
Received as:		Green capsule
Date Received:		10/26/2000
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Green capsule was dried and seed removed. Seed is yellow to the naked eye, and very clumpy. Moderately small seeds are irregularly shaped, irregularly curved, and have no embryos.
Photographed with transmitted light. Scale    1 mm or 0.040 inches   Photo by Lacey Powell
Seed Assay Number:		1358
Packet Code Number:		1A01358YO
Received as:		Green capsule
Date Received:		10/01/2001
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		The capsule was moldy when received. The exterior was disinfected and the contents dried. This material was very clumpy, and upon microscopic examination, no seed was found.