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:		4167
Packet Code Number:		1A04167UN
Harvest date:		04/13/2006
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		05/02/2006
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Packet received was a folded coffee filter. Seed appears clean and debris-free. Seed is tannish yellow to the naked eye, and somewhat fluffy. Medium sized seeds are windsock shaped, straight, and have small sized elongated yellow embryos centrally located which are 1/2 the length of the seed when present.
Seeds that appeared to have good embryos, by count:		63%
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:		4168
Packet Code Number:		1A04168UM
Harvest date:		04/13/2006
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		05/02/2006
Number of Capsules Combined:		2
Comments:		Packet received was a folded coffee filter. Seed has bits of capsule debris mixed in, it was sifted to remove. Seed is tannish yellow to the naked eye, and somewhat fluffy. Seed appears to be similar to that in assay 4167.