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:		3706
Packet Code Number:		1A03706MG
Harvest date:		07/10/2005
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		07/15/2005
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Packet received was a folded coffee filter. Seed appears clean and debris-free. Seed is tannish yellow to the naked eye, and somewhat clumpy. Medium sized seeds are long, sometimes curved, and have medium sized elongated yellow embryos centrally located which are 1/2 the length of the seed when present.
Seeds that appeared to have good embryos, by count:		57%
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:		3707
Packet Code Number:		1A03707MF
Harvest date:		07/10/2005
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		07/15/2005
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Packet received was a folded coffee filter. Seed has dark debris mixed in. Seed is tannish yellow to the naked eye, and somewhat clumpy. Only a small quantity of seed was received, so no sample was taken, but appears to be similar to that in assay 3706.
Seed Assay Number:		3708
Packet Code Number:		1A03708ME
Harvest date:		07/10/2005
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		07/15/2005
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Packet received was a folded coffee filter. Seed has dark debris mixed in. Seed is tannish yellow to the naked eye, and somewhat clumpy. Seed appears to be similar to that in assay 3706.
Seed Assay Number:		3709
Packet Code Number:		1A03709MD
Harvest date:		07/10/2005
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		07/15/2005
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Packet received was a folded coffee filter. Seed has dark debris mixed in. Seed is tannish yellow to the naked eye, and somewhat clumpy. Seed appears to be similar to that in assay 3706.