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:		1388
Packet Code Number:		1A01388XK
Harvest date:		12/10/2001
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		12/27/2001
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Seed is pale yellow to the naked eye, and somewhat fluffy. Large seeds are long and thin, irregularly curved, and have medium sized very elongated embryos centrally located which are 1/2 the length of the seed when present. Donor reported that the seed may be immature because the capsule was harvested before splitting, though the capsule was yellowing.
Seeds that appeared to have good embryos, by count:		37%
Photographed with transmitted light. Scale    1 mm or 0.040 inches   Photo by Lisa Prigmore Photographed with reflected light. Scale    1 mm or 0.040 inches   Photo by Lisa Prigmore
Seed Assay Number:		1588
Packet Code Number:		1A01588PS
Harvest date:		05/12/2002
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		05/16/2002
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Seed is light green to the naked eye, and free flowing. Large seeds are long and thin, have one blunt end, and have large sized elongated embryos centrally located which are 1/3 the length of the seed.
Seeds that appeared to have good embryos, by count:		67%
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