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:		3742
Packet Code Number:		1A03742KW
Harvest date:		07/09/2005
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		07/28/2005
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Packet received was a folded coffee filter. Seed has dark debris mixed in. Seed is pale yellow to the naked eye, and lightweight and easily becomes airborne. Moderately large seeds are balloons, one pointed end, and have medium sized round green embryos centrally located which are 1/5 the length of the seed.
Seeds that appeared to have good embryos, by count:		57%
Photographed with transmitted light. Scale    1 mm or 0.040 inches   Photo by Lacey Powell
Seed Assay Number:		3743
Packet Code Number:		1A03743KV
Harvest date:		07/13/2005
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		07/28/2005
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Packet received was a folded coffee filter. Seed appears clean and debris-free. Seed is pale yellow to the naked eye, and lightweight and easily becomes airborne. Seed appears to be similar to that in assay 3742.