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:		2307
Packet Code Number:		1A02307OB
Harvest date:		05/20/2003
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		05/29/2003
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Seed is light yellow to the naked eye, and somewhat fluffy. Medium sized seeds are long and thin, somewhat curved, and have moderately small sized elongated pale yellow embryos centrally located which are 2/3 the length of the seed when present.
Seeds that appeared to have good embryos, by count:		13%
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:		2308
Packet Code Number:		1A02308OA
Harvest date:		05/20/2003
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		05/29/2003
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 2307.
Seed Assay Number:		2309
Packet Code Number:		1A02309NZ
Harvest date:		05/25/2003
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		05/29/2003
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 2307.
Seed Assay Number:		2310
Packet Code Number:		1A02310NY
Harvest date:		05/25/2003
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		05/29/2003
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 2307.