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:		3731
Packet Code Number:		1A03731LH
Harvest date:		07/13/2005
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		07/27/2005
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Packet received was a folded coffee filter. Seed has dark debris mixed in. Seed is off-white to the naked eye, and somewhat clumpy. Medium sized seeds are long, irregularly curved, and have no embryos.
Photographed with transmitted light. Scale    1 mm or 0.040 inches   Photo by Lacey Powell
Seed Assay Number:		3732
Packet Code Number:		1A03732LG
Harvest date:		07/13/2005
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 off-white to the naked eye, and somewhat clumpy. Seed appears to be similar to that in assay 3731.
Seed Assay Number:		3733
Packet Code Number:		1A03733LF
Harvest date:		07/13/2005
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		07/27/2005
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Packet received was a folded coffee filter. Seed has dark debris mixed in. Seed is off-white to the naked eye, and somewhat clumpy. Seed appears to be similar to that in assay 3731.
Seed Assay Number:		3734
Packet Code Number:		1A03734LE
Harvest date:		07/13/2005
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		07/27/2005
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Packet received was a folded coffee filter. Seed has dark debris mixed in. Seed is off-white to the naked eye, and somewhat clumpy. Seed appears to be similar to that in assay 3731.