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:		2325
Packet Code Number:		1A02325NJ
Harvest date:		05/11/2003
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		06/16/2003
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Seed is light yellow to the naked eye, and free flowing. Only a small quantity of seed was received, so no sample was taken, but appears to be similar to that in assay 2327.
Seed Assay Number:		2326
Packet Code Number:		1A02326NI
Harvest date:		06/03/2003
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		06/16/2003
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Seed is light yellow to the naked eye, and free flowing. Only a small quantity of seed was received, so no sample was taken, but appears to be similar to that in assay 2327.
Seed Assay Number:		2327
Packet Code Number:		1A02327NH
Harvest date:		06/09/2003
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		06/16/2003
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Seed is light yellow to the naked eye, and free flowing. Only a small quantity of seed was received, so no sample was taken in order to conserve it. Microscopic examination of dry seed in the packet showed seeds that appear to have embryos.
Photographed with reflected light. Scale    1 mm or 0.040 inches   Photo by Lacey Powell