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:		3844
Packet Code Number:		1A03844GY
Harvest date:		09/01/2005
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		09/14/2005
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 light tan to the naked eye, and somewhat clumpy. Small seeds are irregularly shaped, irregularly curved, and have no embryos.
Dark enclosures in the seed are trapped air bubbles. Photographed with transmitted light. Scale    1 mm or 0.040 inches   Photo by Todd Durboraw
Seed Assay Number:		3845
Packet Code Number:		1A03845GX
Harvest date:		09/01/2005
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		09/14/2005
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Packet received was a folded coffee filter. Seed appears clean and debris-free. Seed is light tan to the naked eye, and somewhat clumpy. Seed appears to be similar to that in assay 3844.
Dark enclosures in the seed are trapped air bubbles. Photographed with transmitted light. Scale    1 mm or 0.040 inches   Photo by Todd Durboraw
Seed Assay Number:		3846
Packet Code Number:		1A03846GW
Harvest date:		09/01/2005
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		09/14/2005
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 light tan to the naked eye, and somewhat clumpy. Seed appears to be similar to that in assay 3844.
Dark enclosures in the seed are trapped air bubbles. Photographed with transmitted light. Scale    1 mm or 0.040 inches   Photo by Todd Durboraw