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:		2052
Packet Code Number:		1A02052XW
Harvest date:		01/26/2003
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		01/31/2003
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Seed is bright yellow to the naked eye, and free flowing. Small seeds are short, sometimes curved, and have small sized irregularly-shaped embryos toward the pointed end which are 3/4 the length of the seed.
Seeds that appeared to have good embryos, by count:		96%
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:		2053
Packet Code Number:		1A02053XV
Harvest date:		01/26/2003
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		01/31/2003
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Seed is bright yellow to the naked eye, and free flowing. Seed appears to be similar to that in assay 2052.