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:		5422
Packet Code Number:		1A05422YG
Harvest date:		09/05/2008
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		12/03/2008
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Packet received was a folded coffee filter. Seed has dark debris mixed in. Seed is medium brown to the naked eye, and free flowing. Medium sized seeds are long-rice shaped, sometimes curved, and have medium sized oval pale embryos centrally located which nearly fill the seed.
Seeds that appeared to have good embryos, by count:		70%
Photographed with transmitted light. Scale    1 mm or 0.040 inches   Photo by Amber Kost Photographed with reflected light. Scale    1 mm or 0.040 inches   Photo by Amber Kost
Seed Assay Number:		5423
Packet Code Number:		1A05423YF
Harvest date:		11/29/2008
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		12/03/2008
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. Medium sized seeds are short-rice shaped, sometimes curved, and have medium sized oval pale embryos centrally located which completely fill the seed.
Seeds that appeared to have good embryos, by count:		78%
Photographed with transmitted light. Scale    1 mm or 0.040 inches   Photo by Amber Kost Photographed with reflected light. Scale    1 mm or 0.040 inches   Photo by Amber Kost