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:		6111
Packet Code Number:		1A06111XT
Harvest date:		01/24/2011
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		01/31/2011
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Packet received was a folded coffee filter. Seed appears clean and debris-free. Seed is grayish 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. Moderately large seeds are long and thin, sometimes curved, and have medium sized teardrop-shaped brown embryos centrally located which are 1/5 the length of the seed.
Seeds that appeared to have good embryos, by count:		90%
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:		6112
Packet Code Number:		1A06112XS
Harvest date:		01/24/2011
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		01/31/2011
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Packet received was tissue-like paper. Seed appears clean and debris-free. Seed is grayish brown to the naked eye, and free flowing. Seed appears to be similar to that in assay 6111.