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:		2402
Packet Code Number:		1A02402KK
Harvest date:		07/08/2003
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		07/17/2003
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. Medium sized seeds are balloons, one pointed end, and have moderately small sized teardrop-shaped yellow embryos centrally located which are 1/3 the length of the seed.
Seeds that appeared to have good embryos, by count:		59%
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:		2403
Packet Code Number:		1A02403KJ
Harvest date:		07/08/2003
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		07/17/2003
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Seed is light yellow to the naked eye, and somewhat fluffy. Seed appears to be similar to that in assay 2402.
Seed Assay Number:		2404
Packet Code Number:		1A02404KI
Harvest date:		07/08/2003
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		07/17/2003
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Seed is light yellow to the naked eye, and somewhat fluffy. Seed appears to be similar to that in assay 2402.
Seed Assay Number:		2405
Packet Code Number:		1A02405KH
Harvest date:		07/08/2003
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		07/17/2003
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Seed is light yellow to the naked eye, and somewhat fluffy. Seed appears to be similar to that in assay 2402.