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:		1105
Packet Code Number:		1A01105IH
Harvest date:		07/26/2001
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		07/30/2001
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Seed is pale yellow to the naked eye, and very clumpy. Medium sized seeds are long and very thin, sometimes curved, and have medium sized elongated embryos centrally located which are nearly filling the length of the seed when present.
Seeds that appeared to have good embryos, by count:		5%
Photographed with transmitted light. Scale    1 mm or 0.040 inches   Photo by Lisa Prigmore
Seed Assay Number:		1108
Packet Code Number:		1A01108IE
Harvest date:		07/26/2001
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		07/30/2001
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Seed is pale yellow to the naked eye, and somewhat clumpy. Only a small quantity of seed was received. Medium sized seeds are long and very thin, sometimes curved, and have medium sized elongated embryos centrally located which are 2/3 the length of the seed when present.
Seeds that appeared to have good embryos, by count:		6%
Photographed with transmitted light. Scale    1 mm or 0.040 inches   Photo by Lisa Prigmore