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:		1257
Packet Code Number:		1A01257CL
Harvest date:		09/28/2001
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		10/03/2001
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Seed is pale tan to the naked eye, and free flowing. Seed appears to be similar to that in assay 1260.
Seed Assay Number:		1258
Packet Code Number:		1A01258CK
Harvest date:		09/28/2001
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		10/03/2001
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Seed is pale tan to the naked eye, and free flowing. Seed appears to be similar to that in assay 1260.
Seed Assay Number:		1259
Packet Code Number:		1A01259CJ
Harvest date:		09/28/2001
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		10/03/2001
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Seed is pale tan to the naked eye, and free flowing. Seed appears to be similar to that in assay 1260.
Seed Assay Number:		1260
Packet Code Number:		1A01260CI
Harvest date:		09/28/2001
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		10/03/2001
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Seed is pale tan to the naked eye, and free flowing. Only a small quantity of seed was received. Moderately small seeds are long and thin, irregularly curved, and have no embryos.
Photographed with transmitted light. Scale    1 mm or 0.040 inches   Photo by Lacey Powell