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:		3608
Packet Code Number:		1A03608QA
Harvest date:		06/13/2005
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		06/13/2005
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 off-white to the naked eye, and lightweight and easily becomes airborne. Medium sized seeds are airbags, and have tiny sized teardrop-shaped yellow embryos toward the pointed end which are 1/10 the length of the seed when present.
Seeds that appeared to have good embryos, by count:		33%
Dark enclosures are trapped air bubbles Photographed with transmitted light. Scale    1 mm or 0.040 inches   Photo by Todd Durboraw Shiny enclosures are trapped air bubbles Photographed with reflected light. Scale    1 mm or 0.040 inches   Photo by Todd Durboraw
Seed Assay Number:		3609
Packet Code Number:		1A03609PZ
Harvest date:		06/13/2005
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		06/13/2005
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 lightweight and easily becomes airborne. Seed appears to be similar to that in assay 3608.
Seed Assay Number:		3610
Packet Code Number:		1A03610PY
Harvest date:		06/13/2005
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		06/13/2005
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 lightweight and easily becomes airborne. Seed appears to be similar to that in assay 3608.
Seed Assay Number:		3611
Packet Code Number:		1A03611PX
Harvest date:		06/13/2005
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		06/13/2005
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 lightweight and easily becomes airborne. Seed appears to be similar to that in assay 3608.