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:		3653
Packet Code Number:		1A03653OH
Harvest date:		06/10/2005
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		06/23/2005
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Packet received was a folded coffee filter. Seed appears clean and debris-free. Seed is yellow to the naked eye, and somewhat fluffy. Moderately small seeds are long and thin, straight, and have small sized elongated brownish-yellow embryos centrally located which are 3/4 the length of the seed when present.
Seeds that appeared to have good embryos, by count:		64%
Photographed with transmitted light. Scale    1 mm or 0.040 inches   Photo by Todd Durboraw Photographed with reflected light. Scale    1 mm or 0.040 inches   Photo by Todd Durboraw
Seed Assay Number:		3655
Packet Code Number:		1A03655OF
Harvest date:		06/16/2005
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		06/28/2005
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Packet received was a folded coffee filter. Seed appears clean and debris-free. Seed is yellow to the naked eye, and free flowing. Seed appears to be similar to that in assay 3653.