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:		3735
Packet Code Number:		1A03735LD
Harvest date:		07/23/2005
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		07/27/2005
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Packet received was a folded coffee filter. Seed appears clean and debris-free. Seed is yellow to the naked eye, and free flowing. Medium sized seeds are long, straight, and have medium sized elongated yellow embryos centrally located which are 1/2 the length of the seed.
Seeds that appeared to have good embryos, by count:		70%
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:		3883
Packet Code Number:		1A03883FL
Harvest date:		09/04/2005
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		10/10/2005
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Packet received was a folded coffee filter. Seed has bits of capsule debris mixed in, it was sifted to remove. Seed is yellow to the naked eye, and free flowing. Medium sized seeds are airbags, straight, and have medium sized elongated yellow embryos centrally located which nearly fill the seed when present.
Seeds that appeared to have good embryos, by count:		96%
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