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:		891
Packet Code Number:		1A0891QN
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		05/02/2001
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Seed is medium brown to the naked eye, and coarse. Only a small quantity of seed was received. Small seeds are short, have one blunt end, and have small sized teardrop-shaped embryos which completely fill the seed. Seeds with bad or no embryos are much smaller.
Seeds that appeared to have good embryos, by count:		76%
Estimated percent good, by volume:		80%
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:		892
Packet Code Number:		1A0892QM
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		05/02/2001
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Seed is medium tan to the naked eye, and coarse. Seed appears to be similar to that in assay 891.