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:		3332
Packet Code Number:		1A03332AQ
Harvest date:		12/01/2004
Received as:		Dry capsule
Date Received:		12/20/2004
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Packet received was a folded coffee filter. Capsule had split and its contents have made contact with its exterior. Seed is off-white to the naked eye, and free flowing. Small seeds are long, irregularly curved, and have no embryos.
Photographed with transmitted light. Scale    1 mm or 0.040 inches   Photo by Todd Durboraw
Seed Assay Number:		3333
Packet Code Number:		1A03333AP
Harvest date:		12/01/2004
Received as:		Dry capsule
Date Received:		12/20/2004
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Packet received was a folded coffee filter. Capsule had split and its contents have made contact with its exterior. Seed is off-white to the naked eye, and free flowing. Moderately small seeds are irregularly shaped, irregularly curved, and have no embryos.
Photographed with transmitted light. Scale    1 mm or 0.040 inches   Photo by Todd Durboraw
Seed Assay Number:		3334
Packet Code Number:		1A03334AO
Harvest date:		12/01/2004
Received as:		Dry capsule
Date Received:		12/20/2004
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Packet received was a folded coffee filter. Capsule had split and its contents have made contact with its exterior. Seed is off-white to the naked eye, and somewhat fluffy. Moderately small seeds are irregularly shaped, irregularly curved, and have no embryos.
Photographed with transmitted light. Scale    1 mm or 0.040 inches   Photo by Todd Durboraw
Seed Assay Number:		3335
Packet Code Number:		1A03335AN
Harvest date:		12/01/2004
Received as:		Dry capsule
Date Received:		12/20/2004
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Packet received was a folded coffee filter. Capsule had split and its contents have made contact with its exterior. Seed is off-white to the naked eye, and somewhat fluffy. Moderately small seeds are irregularly shaped, irregularly curved, and have no embryos.
Photographed with transmitted light. Scale    1 mm or 0.040 inches   Photo by Todd Durboraw