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:		841
Packet Code Number:		1A0841SL
Harvest date:		04/08/2001
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		04/11/2001
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Very small quantity of seed. Seeds are very small and have no embryos.
Seeds that appeared to have good embryos, by count:		0%
Photographed with transmitted light. Scale    1 mm or 0.040 inches   Photo by Troy Meyers
Seed Assay Number:		858
Packet Code Number:		1A0858RU
Harvest date:		04/14/2001
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		04/18/2001
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Seed is similar to that of assay 841 to the naked eye, and the slide also reveals no embryos.
Seeds that appeared to have good embryos, by count:		0%
Seed Assay Number:		863
Packet Code Number:		1A0863RP
Harvest date:		04/14/2001
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		04/18/2001
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Seed is similar to that of assay 858 to the naked eye.
Seed Assay Number:		864
Packet Code Number:		1A0864RO
Harvest date:		04/14/2001
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		04/18/2001
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Seed is similar to that of assay 858 to the naked eye.