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:		2834
Packet Code Number:		1A02834TU
Harvest date:		03/21/2004
Received as:		Dry capsule
Date Received:		04/14/2004
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Packet received was a folded coffee filter. Capsule had split and its contents have made contact with its exterior. Seed is pale 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. Photo is of dry seed in the packet. Color of the seed is suggestive of it having embryos.
Photographed with reflected light. Scale    1 mm or 0.040 inches   Photo by Lacey Powell
Seed Assay Number:		2835
Packet Code Number:		1A02835TT
Harvest date:		04/09/2004
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		04/14/2004
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Packet received was a folded coffee filter. Capsule had split and its contents have made contact with its exterior. Seed is pale 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 2834.