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:		3135
Packet Code Number:		1A03135IF
Harvest date:		08/02/2004
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		08/24/2004
Number of Capsules Combined:		10
Comments:		Packet received was a folded coffee filter. Capsule had split and its contents have made contact with its exterior. Seed is medium brown to the naked eye, and coarse. Medium sized seeds are irregularly shaped, irregularly curved, and have moderately small sized oval yellow embryos centrally located which are 2/3 the length of the seed.
Seeds that appeared to have good embryos, by count:		22%
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:		3168
Packet Code Number:		1A03168GY
Harvest date:		08/02/2004
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		08/24/2004
Number of Capsules Combined:		10
Comments:		Packet received was a folded coffee filter. Capsule had split and its contents have made contact with its exterior. Seed is medium brown to the naked eye, and coarse. Seed appears to be similar to that in assay 3135.