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:		271
Packet Code Number:		1A0271OJ
Harvest date:		05/15/2000
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		05/18/2000
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 free flowing. Medium sized seeds are long, irregularly curved, and have medium sized elongated yellow embryos centrally located which are 1/3 the length of the seed.
Seeds that appeared to have good embryos, by count:		95%
Photographed with transmitted light. Scale    1 mm or 0.040 inches   Photo by Lacey Powell Photographed with reflected light. Scale    1 mm or 0.040 inches   Photo by Lacey Powell
Seed Assay Number:		292
Packet Code Number:		1A0292NO
Harvest date:		05/15/2000
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		05/18/2000
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Packet received was a folded coffee filter. Seed has bits of capsule debris mixed in. Seed is yellow to the naked eye, and free flowing. Seed appears to be similar to that in assay 271.
Seed Assay Number:		293
Packet Code Number:		1A0293NN
Harvest date:		05/15/2000
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		05/18/2000
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Packet received was a folded coffee filter. Seed has dark debris mixed in. Seed is yellow to the naked eye, and free flowing. Seed appears to be similar to that in assay 271.