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:		4374
Packet Code Number:		1A04374MO
Harvest date:		08/15/2006
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		08/16/2006
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Packet received was a folded coffee filter. Seed appears clean and debris-free. Seed is medium brown to the naked eye, and free flowing. Only a small quantity of seed was received, so no sample was taken, but appears to be similar to that in assay 4375.
Seed Assay Number:		4375
Packet Code Number:		1A04375MN
Harvest date:		08/15/2006
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		08/16/2006
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Packet received was a folded coffee filter. Seed appears clean and debris-free. Seed is medium brown to the naked eye, and free flowing. Only a small quantity of seed was received, so no sample was taken in order to conserve it. The opacity of the dry, unmounted seed makes it difficult to determine if there are embryos, so we will just sow it.
Photo is of dry seed in the packet. Photographed with reflected light. Scale    1 mm or 0.040 inches   Photo by Arielle Franklin
Seed Assay Number:		4376
Packet Code Number:		1A04376MM
Harvest date:		08/15/2006
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		08/16/2006
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Packet received was a folded coffee filter. Seed appears clean and debris-free. Seed is medium brown to the naked eye, and free flowing. Only a small quantity of seed was received, so no sample was taken, but appears to be similar to that in assay 4375.