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:		2070
Packet Code Number:		1A02070XE
Harvest date:		01/13/2003
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		02/20/2003
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Seed is yellow to the naked eye, and somewhat fluffy. Only a small quantity of seed was received. Moderately small seeds are long and thin, straight, and have no embryos.
Photographed with transmitted light. Scale    1 mm or 0.040 inches   Photo by Lacey Powell
Seed Assay Number:		2081
Packet Code Number:		1A02081WT
Harvest date:		01/13/2003
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		02/20/2003
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Seed is light yellow to the naked eye, and somewhat fluffy. Only a small quantity of seed was received, so no sample was taken, but appears to be similar to that in assay 2070.
Seed Assay Number:		2082
Packet Code Number:		1A02082WS
Harvest date:		01/13/2003
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		02/20/2003
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Seed is pale yellow to the naked eye, and somewhat fluffy. Only a small quantity of seed was received. Moderately small seeds are long and thin, straight, and have no embryos.
Photographed with transmitted light. Scale    1 mm or 0.040 inches   Photo by Lacey Powell
Seed Assay Number:		2083
Packet Code Number:		1A02083WR
Harvest date:		01/13/2003
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		02/20/2003
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Seed is light yellow to the naked eye, and somewhat fluffy. Only a small quantity of seed was received, so no sample was taken, but appears to be similar to that in assay 2070.