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:		3774
Packet Code Number:		1A03774JQ
Harvest date:		08/07/2005
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		08/11/2005
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Packet received was a folded coffee filter. Seed appears clean and debris-free. Seed is light green to the naked eye, and free flowing. Medium sized seeds are long, irregularly curved, and have medium sized elongated 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:		3791
Packet Code Number:		1A03791IZ
Harvest date:		08/10/2005
Received as:		Green capsule
Date Received:		08/12/2005
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Packet received was a folded coffee filter. Seed has bits of capsule debris mixed in, it was sifted to remove. Seed is pale green to the naked eye, and somewhat clumpy. Medium sized seeds are long, and have medium sized oval yellow embryos centrally located which are 3/4 the length of the seed.
Seeds that appeared to have good embryos, by count:		93%
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