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:		3598
Packet Code Number:		1A03598QK
Harvest date:		05/20/2005
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		05/25/2005
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Packet received was a folded coffee filter. Seed appears clean and debris-free. Seed is pale orange-yellow to the naked eye, and somewhat clumpy. Medium sized seeds are long-rice shaped, straight, and have moderately small sized elongated yellow embryos centrally located which are 3/4 the length of the seed when present.
Seeds that appeared to have good embryos, by count:		66%
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:		3599
Packet Code Number:		1A03599QJ
Harvest date:		05/20/2005
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		05/25/2005
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Packet received was a folded coffee filter. Seed appears clean and debris-free. Seed is light brown to the naked eye, and somewhat fluffy. Seed appears to be similar to that in assay 3598.