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:		4200
Packet Code Number:		1A04200TG
Harvest date:		04/28/2006
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		05/15/2006
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Packet received was a folded coffee filter. Seed has bits of capsule debris mixed in, it was sifted to remove. Seed is yellow to the naked eye, and lightweight and easily becomes airborne. Medium sized seeds are long, and have small sized teardrop-shaped yellow embryos centrally located which are 3/4 the length of the seed when present.
Seeds that appeared to have good embryos, by count:		71%
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:		4201
Packet Code Number:		1A04201TF
Harvest date:		05/03/2006
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		05/15/2006
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 lightweight and easily becomes airborne. Seed appears to be similar to that in assay 4200.
Seed Assay Number:		4202
Packet Code Number:		1A04202TE
Harvest date:		05/04/2006
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		05/15/2006
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Packet received was a folded coffee filter. Seed appears clean and debris-free. Seed is light yellow to the naked eye, and lightweight and easily becomes airborne. Seed appears to be similar to that in assay 4200.