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:		3169
Packet Code Number:		1A03169GX
Harvest date:		09/15/2004
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		09/15/2004
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Packet received was a folded coffee filter. Seed appears clean and debris-free. Seed is off-white to the naked eye, and lightweight and easily becomes airborne. Medium sized seeds are airbags, irregularly curved, and have tiny sized teardrop-shaped yellow embryos toward the pointed end which are 1/10 the length of the seed.
Seeds that appeared to have good embryos, by count:		81%
Photographed with transmitted light. Scale    1 mm or 0.040 inches   Photo by Todd Durboraw Photographed with reflected light. Scale    1 mm or 0.040 inches   Photo by Todd Durboraw
Seed Assay Number:		3170
Packet Code Number:		1A03170GW
Harvest date:		09/15/2004
Received as:		Green capsule
Date Received:		09/15/2004
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Packet received was a folded coffee filter. Seed appears clean and debris-free. Seed is off-white to the naked eye, and lightweight and easily becomes airborne. Seed appears to be similar to that in assay 3169.
Seed Assay Number:		3171
Packet Code Number:		1A03171GV
Harvest date:		09/15/2004
Received as:		Green capsule
Date Received:		09/15/2004
Number of Capsules Combined:		3
Comments:		Packet received was a folded coffee filter. Seed appears clean and debris-free. Seed is off-white to the naked eye, and lightweight and easily becomes airborne. Seed appears to be similar to that in assay 3169.