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:		3461
Packet Code Number:		1A03461VR
Harvest date:		03/16/2005
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		03/19/2005
Number of Capsules Combined:		3
Comments:		Packet received was a folded envelope. Seed has bits of capsule debris mixed in, it was sifted to remove. Seed is pale greenish-yellow to the naked eye, and free flowing and coarse. Large seeds are long and thin, irregularly curved, and have small sized oval yellow embryos centrally located which are 1/10 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 Todd Durboraw Photographed with reflected light. Scale    1 mm or 0.040 inches   Photo by Todd Durboraw
Seed Assay Number:		3474
Packet Code Number:		1A03474VE
Harvest date:		03/25/2005
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		04/02/2005
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Packet received was a folded envelope. Seed appears clean and debris-free. Seed is tannish yellow to the naked eye, and coarse. Moderately large seeds are long and thin, sometimes curved, and have small sized oval yellow embryos centrally located which are 1/10 the length of the seed.
Seeds that appeared to have good embryos, by count:		85%
Photographed with transmitted light. Scale    1 mm or 0.040 inches   Photo by Todd Durboraw Photographed with reflected light. Scale    1 mm or 0.040 inches   Photo by Todd Durboraw