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:		1993
Packet Code Number:		1A01993AD
Harvest date:		12/18/2002
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		12/26/2002
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Seed is golden and yellow to the naked eye, and free flowing and coarse. Medium sized seeds are long-rice shaped, straight, and have medium sized elongated embryos centrally located which nearly fill the seed when present.
Seeds that appeared to have good embryos, by count:		55%
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:		1994
Packet Code Number:		1A01994AC
Harvest date:		12/18/2002
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		12/26/2002
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Seed is golden and yellow to the naked eye, and free flowing and coarse. Seed appears to be similar to that in assay 1993.
Seed Assay Number:		1995
Packet Code Number:		1A01995AB
Harvest date:		12/18/2002
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		12/26/2002
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Seed is golden and yellow to the naked eye, and free flowing and coarse. Seed appears to be similar to that in assay 1993.
Seed Assay Number:		1996
Packet Code Number:		1A01996AA
Harvest date:		12/18/2002
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		12/26/2002
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Seed is golden and yellow to the naked eye, and free flowing and coarse. Seed appears to be similar to that in assay 1993.