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:		2158
Packet Code Number:		1A02158TU
Harvest date:		03/19/2003
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		03/24/2003
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Seed is light greenish yellow to the naked eye, and free flowing. Only a small quantity of seed was received. Small seeds are short, have one blunt end, and have small sized teardrop-shaped green embryos centrally located which are 3/4 the length of the seed.
Seeds that appeared to have good embryos, by count:		75%
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:		2159
Packet Code Number:		1A02159TT
Harvest date:		03/19/2003
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		03/24/2003
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Seed is light greenish 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 2158.
Seed Assay Number:		2160
Packet Code Number:		1A02160TS
Harvest date:		03/19/2003
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		03/24/2003
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Seed is light greenish 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 2158.