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:		1625
Packet Code Number:		1A01625OH
Harvest date:		05/29/2002
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		06/04/2002
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Seed is pale yellow to the naked eye, and lightweight and easily becomes airborne. Medium sized seeds are long and thin, straight, and have moderately small sized elongated embryos centrally located which are 1/3 the length of the seed when present.
Seeds that appeared to have good embryos, by count:		13%
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:		1628
Packet Code Number:		1A01628OE
Harvest date:		05/30/2002
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		06/04/2002
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Seed is pale yellow to the naked eye, and lightweight and easily becomes airborne. Seed appears to be similar to that in assay 1625.
Seed Assay Number:		1629
Packet Code Number:		1A01629OD
Harvest date:		05/31/2002
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		06/04/2002
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Seed is pale yellow to the naked eye, and lightweight and easily becomes airborne. Seed appears to be similar to that in assay 1625.
Seed Assay Number:		1634
Packet Code Number:		1A01634NY
Harvest date:		05/31/2002
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		06/04/2002
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Seed is pale yellow to the naked eye, and lightweight and easily becomes airborne. Seed appears to be similar to that in assay 1625.