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:		4451
Packet Code Number:		1A04451JP
Harvest date:		08/18/2006
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		10/09/2006
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 somewhat fluffy. Tiny seeds are short-rice shaped, and have tiny sized oval brownish-yellow embryos centrally located which are 1/2 the length of the seed when present.
Seeds that appeared to have good embryos, by count:		70%
Estimated percent good, by volume:		85%
Photographed with transmitted light. Scale    1 mm or 0.040 inches   Photo by Arielle Franklin Photographed with reflected light. Scale    1 mm or 0.040 inches   Photo by Arielle Franklin
Seed Assay Number:		4452
Packet Code Number:		1A04452JO
Harvest date:		08/18/2006
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		10/09/2006
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Packet received was a folded coffee filter. Seed has dark debris mixed in. Seed is light yellow to the naked eye, and somewhat fluffy. Seed appears to be similar to that in assay 4451.
Seed Assay Number:		4453
Packet Code Number:		1A04453JN
Harvest date:		08/18/2006
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		10/09/2006
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 somewhat fluffy. Seed appears to be similar to that in assay 4451.