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:		3554
Packet Code Number:		1A03554SC
Harvest date:		04/14/2005
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		05/09/2005
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Packet received was a folded coffee filter. Capsule had split and its contents have made contact with its exterior. Seed is golden brown to the naked eye, and coarse. Only a small quantity of seed was received. Medium sized seeds are short-rice shaped, somewhat curved, and have no embryos.
Photographed with transmitted light. Scale    1 mm or 0.040 inches   Photo by Todd Durboraw
Seed Assay Number:		3555
Packet Code Number:		1A03555SB
Harvest date:		04/14/2005
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		05/09/2005
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Packet received was a folded coffee filter. Seed has dark debris mixed in. Seed is golden brown to the naked eye, and coarse. Small seeds are short, irregularly curved, and have no embryos.
Photographed with transmitted light. Scale    1 mm or 0.040 inches   Photo by Todd Durboraw
Seed Assay Number:		3695
Packet Code Number:		1A03695MR
Harvest date:		05/01/2005
Received as:		Dry capsule
Date Received:		07/14/2005
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Packet received was a folded coffee filter. Capsule had split and its contents have made contact with its exterior. Seed is light yellow to the naked eye, and somewhat fluffy. 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:		3696
Packet Code Number:		1A03696MQ
Harvest date:		05/01/2005
Received as:		Dry capsule
Date Received:		07/14/2005
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Packet received was a folded coffee filter. Capsule had split and its contents have made contact with its exterior. Seed is light yellow to the naked eye, and somewhat clumpy. Seed appears to be similar to that in assay 3695.