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:		770
Packet Code Number:		1A0770VE
Harvest date:		02/16/2001
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		02/22/2001
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Seed is pale tan to the naked eye, and free flowing. Dry exam was similar to that in assay 772.
Seed Assay Number:		772
Packet Code Number:		1A0772VC
Harvest date:		02/16/2001
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		02/22/2001
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Seed is pale tan to the naked eye, and free flowing. Only a small quantity of seed was received. Tiny seeds are short, irregularly curved, and have no embryos.
Photographed with transmitted light. Scale    1 mm or 0.040 inches   Photo by Lacey Powell
Seed Assay Number:		776
Packet Code Number:		1A0776UY
Harvest date:		02/18/2001
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		02/22/2001
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Seed is off-white to the naked eye, and free flowing. Dry exam was similar to that in assay 772.
Seed Assay Number:		785
Packet Code Number:		1A0785UP
Harvest date:		02/22/2001
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		02/26/2001
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Seed is pale tan to the naked eye, and free flowing. Dry exam was similar to that in assay 772.