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:		1130
Packet Code Number:		1A01130HI
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		08/07/2001
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Seed is light yellow to the naked eye, and somewhat clumpy. Moderately large seeds are airbags, irregularly curved, and have medium sized teardrop-shaped embryos centrally located which are 1/6 the length of the seed. Seeds with bad or no embryos are much smaller.
Seeds that appeared to have good embryos, by count:		72%
Estimated percent good, by volume:		80%
Photographed with transmitted light. Scale    1 mm or 0.040 inches   Photo by Lisa Prigmore
Seed Assay Number:		1131
Packet Code Number:		1A01131HH
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		08/07/2001
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Seed is similar to that of assay 1130.