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:		4212
Packet Code Number:		1A04212SU
Harvest date:		05/11/2006
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 tannish yellow to the naked eye, and somewhat clumpy. Medium sized seeds are long-rice shaped, straight, and have medium sized elongated yellow embryos toward the pointed end which are 3/4 the length of the seed when present.
Seeds that appeared to have good embryos, by count:		36%
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:		4213
Packet Code Number:		1A04213ST
Harvest date:		05/11/2006
Received as:		Dry capsule
Date Received:		05/15/2006
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Packet received was a folded coffee filter. Capsule had split and its contents have made contact with its exterior. Seed is tannish yellow to the naked eye, and free flowing. Seed appears to be similar to that in assay 4212.