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:		1887
Packet Code Number:		1A01887EF
Harvest date:		10/17/2002
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		10/23/2002
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Seed is pale tan to the naked eye, and somewhat clumpy. Only a small quantity of seed was received, so no sample was taken, but appears to be similar to that in assay 1888.
Seed Assay Number:		1888
Packet Code Number:		1A01888EE
Harvest date:		10/17/2002
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		10/23/2002
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Seed is pale tan to the naked eye, and somewhat clumpy. Only a small quantity of seed was received. Moderately small seeds are irregularly shaped, irregularly curved, and have no embryos.
Photographed with transmitted light. Scale    1 mm or 0.040 inches   Photo by Lacey Powell
Seed Assay Number:		1889
Packet Code Number:		1A01889ED
Harvest date:		10/17/2002
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		10/23/2002
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Seed is pale tan to the naked eye, and somewhat clumpy. Only a small quantity of seed was received, so no sample was taken, but appears to be similar to that in assay 1888.