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:		5466
Packet Code Number:		1A05466WO
Harvest date:		12/30/2008
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		01/09/2009
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Packet received was a folded piece of printer paper. Seed has bits of capsule debris mixed in. Seed is tannish yellow to the naked eye, and somewhat fluffy. Small seeds are short, straight, and have small sized oval brownish-yellow embryos centrally located which are 1/2 the length of the seed.
Seeds that appeared to have good embryos, by count:		92%
Estimated percent good, by volume:		60%
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:		5484
Packet Code Number:		1A05484VW
Harvest date:		01/19/2009
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		01/26/2009
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Packet received was a folded filter paper. Seed appears clean and debris-free. Seed is yellow to the naked eye, and free flowing. Moderately small seeds are short-rice shaped, straight, and have moderately small sized oval pale embryos centrally located which are 1/3 the length of the seed.
Seeds that appeared to have good embryos, by count:		100%
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