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:		5543
Packet Code Number:		1A05543TP
Harvest date:		03/12/2009
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		03/12/2009
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Packet received was a folded coffee filter. Seed appears clean and debris-free. Seed is golden brown to the naked eye, and free flowing. Medium sized seeds are long and thin, sometimes curved, and have no embryos.
Photographed with transmitted light. Scale    1 mm or 0.040 inches   Photo by Amber Kost
Seed Assay Number:		5544
Packet Code Number:		1A05544TO
Harvest date:		03/12/2009
Received as:		Dry capsule
Date Received:		03/12/2009
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Packet received was a folded coffee filter. Capsule had split and its contents have made contact with its exterior. Seed is golden brown to the naked eye, and free flowing. Moderately small seeds are long and thin, sometimes curved, and have no embryos.
Photographed with transmitted light. Scale    1 mm or 0.040 inches   Photo by Amber Kost
Seed Assay Number:		5545
Packet Code Number:		1A05545TN
Harvest date:		03/12/2009
Received as:		Dry capsule
Date Received:		03/12/2009
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Packet received was a folded coffee filter. Capsule had split and its contents have made contact with its exterior. Seed is golden brown to the naked eye, and free flowing. Moderately small seeds are long and thin, sometimes curved, and have no embryos.
Photographed with transmitted light. Scale    1 mm or 0.040 inches   Photo by Amber Kost
Seed Assay Number:		5546
Packet Code Number:		1A05546TM
Harvest date:		03/12/2009
Received as:		Dry capsule
Date Received:		03/12/2009
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Packet received was a folded coffee filter. Capsule had split and its contents have made contact with its exterior. Seed is light brown to the naked eye, and free flowing. Seed appears to be similar to that in assay 5544.