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:		6658
Packet Code Number:		1A06658CS
Harvest date:		12/02/2012
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		12/14/2012
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Packet received was a folded envelope. Seed has bits of capsule debris mixed in. Seed is black to the naked eye, and free flowing and coarse. Moderately small seeds are irregularly shaped, irregularly curved, and have moderately small sized elongated dense embryos centrally located which are 2/3 the length of the seed.
Seeds that appeared to have good embryos, by count:		75%
Photographed with transmitted light. Scale    1 mm or 0.040 inches   Photo by Karl Zischke Photographed with reflected light. Scale    1 mm or 0.040 inches   Photo by Karl Zischke
Seed Assay Number:		6659
Packet Code Number:		1A06659CR
Harvest date:		12/10/2012
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		12/20/2012
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Packet received was a folded coffee filter. Seed has bits of capsule debris mixed in. Seed is black to the naked eye, and free flowing. Seed appears to be similar to that in assay 6658.
Photo is of dry seed in the packet. Photographed with reflected light. Scale    1 mm or 0.040 inches   Photo by Karl Zischke
Seed Assay Number:		6699
Packet Code Number:		1A06699BD
Harvest date:		01/20/2013
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		02/02/2013
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Packet received was a folded coffee filter. Seed appears clean and debris-free. Seed is black to the naked eye, and free flowing. Medium sized seeds are short-rice shaped, irregularly curved, and have medium sized elongated amber-colored embryos centrally located which are 2/3 the length of the seed.
Seeds that appeared to have good embryos, by count:		79%
Photographed with transmitted light. Scale    1 mm or 0.040 inches   Photo by Troy Meyers Photographed with reflected light. Scale    1 mm or 0.040 inches   Photo by Troy Meyers