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:		1668
Packet Code Number:		1A01668MQ
Harvest date:		06/14/2002
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		06/21/2002
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Seed is light yellowish tan to the naked eye, and free flowing. Only a small quantity of seed was received. Tiny seeds are short, have one blunt end, and have tiny sized elongated embryos toward the pointed end which are 3/4 the length of the seed.
Seeds that appeared to have good embryos, by count:		77%
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:		1693
Packet Code Number:		1A01693LR
Harvest date:		06/14/2002
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		06/21/2002
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Seed is light yellowish tan 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 1668.
Seed Assay Number:		1694
Packet Code Number:		1A01694LQ
Harvest date:		06/14/2002
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		06/21/2002
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Seed is light yellowish tan 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 1668.