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:		2460
Packet Code Number:		1A02460IE
Harvest date:		07/11/2003
Received as:		Dry capsule
Date Received:		08/08/2003
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Seed is off-white to the naked eye, and very clumpy. Only a small quantity of seed was received. Small seeds are short, straight, and have small sized elongated pale yellow embryos centrally located which are 2/3 the length of the seed when present. The donor states that the capsule was accidentally harvested prematurely, so we will wait to sow the other capsule.
Seeds that appeared to have good embryos, by count:		5%
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:		2635
Packet Code Number:		1A02635BL
Harvest date:		11/26/2003
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		12/26/2003
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Packet received was a folded coffee filter. Seed appears clean and debris-free. Seed is light yellow to the naked eye, and free flowing. Only a small quantity of seed was received. Small seeds are short, irregularly curved, and have small sized elongated yellow embryos centrally located which are 2/3 the length of the seed when present.
Seeds that appeared to have good embryos, by count:		51%
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