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:		979
Packet Code Number:		1A0979ND
Harvest date:		06/07/2001
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		06/12/2001
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Seed is pale yellow to the naked eye, and free flowing. Only a small quantity of seed was received. Tiny seeds are short, somewhat curved, and have tiny sized oval embryos centrally located which are 3/4 the length of the seed when present.
Seeds that appeared to have good embryos, by count:		43%
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:		1026
Packet Code Number:		1A01026LI
Harvest date:		06/07/2001
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		06/12/2001
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Seed is pale yellow to the naked eye, and free flowing. Only a small quantity of seed was received, so no sample was taken, but it appeared similar to that in assay 979.