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:		4142
Packet Code Number:		1A04142VM
Harvest date:		03/31/2006
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		04/03/2006
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Packet received was a folded envelope. Seed appears clean and debris-free. Seed is orange to the naked eye, and free flowing. Moderately small seeds are long, straight, and have moderately small sized elongated yellow embryos centrally located which completely fill the seed.
Seeds that appeared to have good embryos, by count:		100%
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:		4143
Packet Code Number:		1A04143VL
Harvest date:		03/31/2006
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		04/03/2006
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Packet received was a folded envelope. Seed has dark debris mixed in. Seed is orange to the naked eye, and free flowing. Seed appears to be similar to that in assay 4142.