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:		4294
Packet Code Number:		1A04294PQ
Harvest date:		06/22/2006
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		07/07/2006
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. Medium sized seeds are long and thin, straight, and have medium sized elongated yellow embryos centrally located which are 3/4 the length of 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:		4295
Packet Code Number:		1A04295PP
Harvest date:		06/22/2006
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		07/07/2006
Number of Capsules Combined:		2
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 4294.
Seed Assay Number:		4296
Packet Code Number:		1A04296PO
Harvest date:		06/22/2006
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		07/07/2006
Number of Capsules Combined:		3
Comments:		Packet received was a folded coffee filter. Seed has dark debris mixed in. Seed is yellow to the naked eye, and free flowing. Seed appears to be similar to that in assay 4294.