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:		7511
Packet Code Number:		1A07511VX
Harvest date:		01/16/2017
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		01/16/2017
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 somewhat fluffy. Large seeds are long and thin, irregularly curved, and have medium sized teardrop-shaped brown embryos centrally located which are approximately 1/10 the length of the seed.
Seeds that appeared to have good embryos, by count:		61%
Photographed with transmitted light. Scale    1 mm or 0.040 inches   Photo by Phyllis Meyers Photographed with reflected light. Scale    1 mm or 0.040 inches   Photo by Phyllis Meyers
Seed Assay Number:		7523
Packet Code Number:		1A07523VL
Harvest date:		02/11/2017
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		02/11/2017
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Packet received was a folded coffee filter. Seed appears clean and debris-free. Seed is light brown to the naked eye, and free flowing. Medium sized seeds are long and thin, irregularly curved, and have medium sized oval brown embryos centrally located which are 1/8 the length of the seed.
Seeds that appeared to have good embryos, by count:		51%
Photographed with transmitted light. Scale    1 mm or 0.040 inches   Photo by Phyllis Meyers Photographed with reflected light. Scale    1 mm or 0.040 inches   Photo by Phyllis Meyers