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:		7561
Packet Code Number:		1A07561TZ
Harvest date:		03/18/2017
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		03/27/2017
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Packet received was a folded coffee filter. Seed appears clean and debris-free. Seed is yellow to the naked eye, and somewhat fluffy. Small seeds are windsock shaped, sometimes curved, and have medium sized elongated pale embryos centrally located which are 3/4 the length of the seed.
Seeds that appeared to have good embryos, by count:		98%
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:		7654
Packet Code Number:		1A07654QK
Harvest date:		05/09/2017
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		06/20/2017
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Packet received was a folded coffee filter. Seed has dark debris mixed in. Seed is pale yellow to the naked eye, and somewhat fluffy. Small seeds are windsock shaped, straight, and have small sized egg-shaped pale embryos centrally located which nearly fill the seed.
Seeds that appeared to have good embryos, by count:		88%
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