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:		590
Packet Code Number:		1A0590CC
Harvest date:		08/13/2000
Received as:		Green capsule
Date Received:		08/31/2000
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Capsule seemed very immature; seeds had hardly begun to develop, but were visible in the pulp. Photo is of a sample of pulp.
Photographed with transmitted light. Scale    1 mm or 0.040 inches   Photo by Troy Meyers
Seed Assay Number:		609
Packet Code Number:		1A0609BJ
Received as:		Green capsule
Date Received:		09/13/2000
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Externally, the green capsule looked good, though not very developed. Upon opening, it became clear that the placental material was dead. Microscopic examination revealed mites inside the capsule. The photo shows a mite, but it is running, so it is not very sharp.
Photographed with reflected light. Scale    1 mm or 0.040 inches   Photo by Troy Meyers
Seed Assay Number:		610
Packet Code Number:		1A0610BI
Received as:		Green capsule
Date Received:		09/13/2000
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Capsule was wet, black, rotty smelling, and covered with white mold so it was discarded.