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:		4087
Packet Code Number:		1A04087XP
Harvest date:		12/03/2005
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		02/17/2006
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. Moderately large seeds are long and thin, straight, and have moderately small sized oval yellow embryos centrally located which are 1/10 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:		4091
Packet Code Number:		1A04091XL
Harvest date:		02/17/2006
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		02/24/2006
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 coarse. Medium sized seeds are long, straight, and have medium sized oval yellow embryos centrally located which are 1/8 the length of the seed.
Seeds that appeared to have good embryos, by count:		98%
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