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:		1545
Packet Code Number:		1A01545RJ
Harvest date:		04/30/2002
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		05/06/2002
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Seed is off-white to the naked eye, and lightweight and easily becomes airborne. Moderately large seeds are long and thin, and have moderately large sized elongated embryos centrally located which are 1/2 the length of the seed when present.
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:		1546
Packet Code Number:		1A01546RI
Harvest date:		04/30/2002
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		05/06/2002
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Seed is off-white to the naked eye, and lightweight and easily becomes airborne. Seed appears to be similar to that in assay 1545.