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:		4730
Packet Code Number:		1A04730YW
Harvest date:		04/28/2007
Received as:		Dry capsule
Date Received:		05/09/2007
Number of Capsules Combined:		5
Comments:		Packet received was a folded napkin. Seed has bits of capsule debris mixed in, it was sifted to remove. Seed is light yellow to the naked eye, and somewhat fluffy. Tiny seeds are oar shaped, have one blunt end, and have moderately small sized oval brownish-yellow embryos centrally located which are 1/5 the length of the seed.
Seeds that appeared to have good embryos, by count:		91%
Photographed with transmitted light. Scale    1 mm or 0.040 inches   Photo by Ken Shay Photographed with reflected light. Scale    1 mm or 0.040 inches   Photo by Ken Shay
Seed Assay Number:		4731
Packet Code Number:		1A04731YV
Harvest date:		05/01/2007
Received as:		Dry capsule
Date Received:		05/09/2007
Number of Capsules Combined:		3
Comments:		Packet received was a folded piece of paper. Seed has bits of capsule debris mixed in, it was sifted to remove. Seed is light yellow to the naked eye, and somewhat fluffy. Only a small quantity of seed was received, so no sample was taken, but appears to be similar to that in assay 4730.
Seed Assay Number:		4732
Packet Code Number:		1A04732YU
Harvest date:		05/05/2007
Received as:		Dry capsule
Date Received:		05/09/2007
Number of Capsules Combined:		3
Comments:		Packet received was a folded napkin. Seed has bits of capsule debris mixed in, it was sifted to remove. Seed is greenish-yellow to the naked eye, and somewhat fluffy. Only a small quantity of seed was received, so no sample was taken, but appears to be similar to that in assay 4730.