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:		4547
Packet Code Number:		1A04547FX
Harvest date:		11/20/2006
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		12/01/2006
Number of Capsules Combined:		2
Comments:		Packet received was a folded coffee filter. Seed appears clean and debris-free. Seed is off-white to the naked eye, and fluffy. Small seeds are windsock shaped, sometimes curved, and have small sized elongated pale green embryos toward the pointed end which are 1/3 the length of the seed when present.
Seeds that appeared to have good embryos, by count:		16%
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:		4559
Packet Code Number:		1A04559FL
Harvest date:		11/20/2006
Received as:		Green capsule
Date Received:		12/01/2006
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Packet received was folded wax paper. Capsule appears clean and intact. Seed is light yellow to the naked eye, and fluffy. Small seeds are short-rice shaped, straight, and have small sized elongated pale green embryos centrally located which are 1/3 the length of the seed when present.
Seeds that appeared to have good embryos, by count:		35%
Estimated percent good, by volume:		35%
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:		4560
Packet Code Number:		1A04560FK
Harvest date:		11/20/2006
Received as:		Green capsule
Date Received:		12/01/2006
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Packet received was folded wax paper. Capsule appears clean and intact. Seed is light yellow to the naked eye, and fluffy. Moderately small seeds are long-rice shaped, and have small sized oval greenish-yellow embryos centrally located which are 1/3 the length of the seed when present.
Seeds that appeared to have good embryos, by count:		24%
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