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:		970
Packet Code Number:		1A0970NM
Harvest date:		05/30/2001
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		06/04/2001
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Seed is white to the naked eye, and lightweight and easily becomes airborne. Large seeds are long and very thin, serpentine, and have small sized teardrop-shaped embryos centrally located which are 1/20 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:		1029
Packet Code Number:		1A01029LF
Harvest date:		05/30/2001
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		06/04/2001
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Seed is white to the naked eye, and lightweight and easily becomes airborne. Seed appears to be similar to that in assay 970.