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:		2499
Packet Code Number:		1A02499GR
Harvest date:		08/25/2003
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		09/04/2003
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Seed is light green and white to the naked eye, and lightweight and easily becomes airborne. Medium sized seeds are long and very thin, somewhat curved, and have medium sized elongated green embryos centrally located which are 2/3 the length of the seed when present.
Seeds that appeared to have good embryos, by count:		63%
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:		2509
Packet Code Number:		1A02509GH
Harvest date:		09/02/2003
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		09/12/2003
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Seed is light green and white to the naked eye, and lightweight and easily becomes airborne. Seed appears to be similar to that in assay 2499.