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:		2633
Packet Code Number:		1A02633BN
Harvest date:		11/30/2003
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		12/22/2003
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Packet received was a folded coffee filter. Seed appears clean and debris-free. Seed is off-white to the naked eye, and lightweight and easily becomes airborne. Medium sized seeds are long-rice shaped, straight, and have no embryos.
Photographed with transmitted light. Scale    1 mm or 0.040 inches   Photo by Lacey Powell
Seed Assay Number:		2654
Packet Code Number:		1A02654AS
Harvest date:		11/30/2003
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		12/22/2003
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Packet received was a folded coffee filter. Seed appears clean and debris-free. Seed is off-white to the naked eye, and lightweight and easily becomes airborne. Seed appears to be similar to that in assay 2633.
Seed Assay Number:		2655
Packet Code Number:		1A02655AR
Harvest date:		11/30/2003
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		12/22/2003
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Packet received was a folded coffee filter. Seed appears clean and debris-free. Seed is off-white to the naked eye, and lightweight and easily becomes airborne. Seed appears to be similar to that in assay 2633.